Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State with Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State when the former paid a condolence visit to the latter at Government House, Dutse over the oil tanker fire incident that claimed scores of lives and left many wounded recently
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state government has donated N100 million to assist victims of the recent fire disaster in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the donation during a condolence visit to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse.
In a statement issued by the Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, 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 Jigawa 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 that nature.
In his response, Governor Namadi expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the people of Jigawa State, thanking Kano State for its generous support during such a difficult time.
He assured that the funds would be judiciously used to aid the victims and their families.
Governor Namadi also disclosed that, as at Thursday evening, 167 lives had been lost, and 67 people were receiving treatment at various medical facilities within and outside the state.