- Governor Idris conveyed these contributions during a condolence visit to the family residence and the market fire site on Thursday
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State provided assistance by donating N50 million to traders impacted by a fire incident in Jega Local Government Area.
Additionally, he contributed N10 million to the family of Musibau, who, along with his wife and a three-month-old baby, lost their lives in the tragic incident.
Governor Idris conveyed these contributions during a condolence visit to the family residence and the market fire site on Thursday.
He said: “N50 million is for those whose shops were burnt down on Jan. 16, 2024, while N10 million is for the family that lost their lives.
“At this juncture, I want to pray to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased shortcomings and grant them Jannatul Firdaus.”
The governor described the inferno as an act of God Almighty that nobody had the right to question, advising the bereaved family members and friends to always remember the deceased in their prayers for God Almighty to have mercy on their souls.
On the governor’s entourage were the secretary to the state government (SSG), Yakubu Tafida; chairman, civil service commission and former deputy governor, Bello Dantani; and special adviser on infrastructure and inter-governmental affairs, Abubakar Malam.
Others were the commissioner for special duties, Zayyanu Aliero; chairman, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Bello Rilisco, and permanent secretary, Abubakar Sagir.