The Senate has unanimously called on the Federal Government to provide immediate relief to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano State, estimated to have destroyed goods worth over N100 billion.
The resolution followed a motion moved by the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, alongside Senator Kawu, and seconded by Senator Hangar during plenary.
Leading the debate, Barau described the incident as a “monumental economic tragedy” for traders and families who depend on the market for their livelihoods. 
“This devastating fire has crippled the economic backbone of thousands of hardworking traders in Kano. The Federal Government must act swiftly to cushion the effects of these enormous losses,” Barau said.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a donation of N5 billion to support the victims.
“We must appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prompt intervention and generous donation of five billion naira to the affected traders,” Akpabio stated.
He also applauded governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for pledging an additional N3 billion to assist those impacted by the disaster.
“This collective effort demonstrates leadership and compassion. However, more support may still be required to fully restore the livelihoods of the victims,” he added, while sympathizing with families and business owners affected by the inferno.
As part of its resolutions, the Senate directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently assess the extent of damage and provide relief materials as well as financial assistance to the victims.
The upper chamber also mandated the Federal Fire Service to conduct a comprehensive audit of fire safety compliance across major markets nationwide to prevent a recurrence.
Furthermore, the Senate Committee on Interior and Special Duties has been tasked with investigating the immediate and remote causes of the fire incident and to report its findings within four weeks.
The fire, which razed large sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano, has left traders counting heavy losses and sparked renewed calls for improved fire safety infrastructure in public markets across the country.
