By Aminu Garko
Abuja – July 30, 2026 – A delegation of Kano business leaders and government officials has met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, to seek the immediate release of the ₦5 billion relief fund promised by the Federal Government for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The delegation reminded the Federal Government of the commitment made earlier in the year to support thousands of traders whose businesses and means of livelihood were destroyed by the inferno.
It said the prompt release of the intervention fund would bring relief to the affected traders and accelerate the recovery of commercial activities at the market.
Speaking during the meeting, the delegation expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the intervention and appealed for the completion of the process to enable beneficiaries to access the support without further delay.
The delegation comprised Sabiu Bako, President, Association of Kano Business Community; Ismail Aliyu Danmaraya, Commissioner of Finance; Muhammad Jamu Yusuf, APC National Ex-Officio; Junaidu Muhammad Zakari, Chairman of Singer Market; and Kabiru Adamu Gano, a businessman.
The SGF assured the delegation that the concerns raised had been noted and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting victims of the Singer Market fire.
