The Kano State Government has provided financial relief to victims of a fire outbreak in Zago town, located in Dambatta Local Government Area.
This was conveyed in a statement signed by Ibrahim Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
According to the statement, the assistance, amounting to N6,576,537.33, was distributed to 28 affected beneficiaries to cushion the impact of losses suffered during the inferno that occurred in February 2025.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Amina Yusuf Yargaya, said the government under Abba Kabir Yusuf remains deeply concerned about the welfare of its citizens, particularly those affected by disasters.
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She noted that the government would continue to provide support to communities facing such challenges in order to ensure the wellbeing and stability of residents, while urging the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the assistance.
Also speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Abdullahi Isyaku Kubarachi, said an assessment was conducted to determine the extent of the damage caused by the fire before the relief support was approved.
He advised residents to always ensure that fire is properly extinguished after domestic use, particularly at night before going to bed, assuring that SEMA would continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to respond promptly to emergency situations and support affected communities.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs, Garba Ibrahim, urged members of the public to adopt preventive measures to avoid fire incidents, reiterating the government’s readiness to assist victims of emergencies whenever the need arises.
Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant on Social Support, Muttaqa Sani Gaya, reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Government to improving the welfare of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups and those affected by disasters.
Expressing appreciation for the intervention, the Chairman of Danbatta Local Government Area, Jamilu Abubakar Danbatta, represented by Abdulkadir Muhammad, thanked Governor Yusuf for the support, noting that the assistance would help affected residents recover from the losses incurred during the incident.
The beneficiaries also expressed gratitude to the Kano State Government for the intervention and support during their difficult time.
