- Senator Ahmad Lawan donated N10 million to support victims of a fire outbreak in Yobe State, aiding over 200 affected individuals
- The donation aims to help traders rebuild their livelihoods after the fire destroyed 46 shops at Bayan Tasha market
Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the 9th Senate, has donated N10 million to assist victims of a recent fire outbreak at the Bayan Tasha market in Yobe State.
The devastating fire last Tuesday in Damaturu, the state capital, destroyed 46 shops and impacted over 200 people.
A delegation led by Y’au Usman Dachia, the deputy speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, visited the site to assess the damage and hand over the donation.
Senator Lawan, represented by Alhaji Nasir Mato, a former United Market Traders Association chairman, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He highlighted the suffering caused by the fire and urged residents to unite in helping those affected.
He also called on relevant agencies to act quickly to provide additional victim support.
Alhaji Muktar Kime, chairman of Yobe Harmonies Traders, received the donation. He thanked Senator Lawan for the timely support and stressed its importance in helping traders rebuild their livelihoods.