The Kano State Government has donated the sum of N100 million to assist the victims of the recent fire disaster in Majia, Taura Local Government area of Jigawa State.
BizPoint reports that a petrol tanker exploded in Majiya town on Tuesday night, killing about 153 residents who allegedly went to scoop the oil spilling from the tank.
In a statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, spokesman of governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the donation was announced when he paid a condolence visit to his counterpart of Jigawa, Umar Namadi on Thursday.
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He said governor Yusuf emphasized that the donation was meant to provide relief to the families of those who lost their lives and to support the treatment of those injured in the fire.
He highlighted the strong historical and cultural ties between Kano and Jigawa States, underscoring Kano’s solidarity with its neighbors during this time of grief.
The governor also extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and those recovering from injuries, offering prayers for the Almighty to prevent future tragedies of this nature.
In his response, Governor Umar Namadi expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the people of Jigawa State, thanking Kano State for its generous support during such a difficult time.
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He assured that the funds would be judiciously used to aid the victims and their families.
Governor Namadi also disclosed that, as of Thursday evening, 167 lives had been lost, and 67 people were receiving treatment at various medical facilities within and outside the state.