Senate Investigates Kano Market Fire Losses of N100 Billion

The Nigerian Senate has initiated an investigation into the recent fire outbreak at the Singer Market in Kano State, which resulted in the destruction of goods valued at N100 billion. On Wednesday, the Senate directed its Committee on Interior to investigate the underlying causes of the fire and submit findings within four weeks.

The Senate also urged the market management to undertake a comprehensive redesign of the market's layout to reduce vulnerability to future fire incidents. This resolution followed a motion moved during a plenary session, co-sponsored by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Senator Kawu Samaila.

The Senate commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a N5 billion donation to support victims, alongside a N3 billion contribution from the Governor's Forum. Additionally, the Senate called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently assess the scale of destruction and provide relief to affected traders, while also conducting search and rescue operations for seven traders reported missing.