FG, Progressive Governors Forum Pledge ₦8bn Relief for Singer Market Fire Victims

FG, Progressive Governors Forum Pledge ₦8bn Relief for Singer Market Fire Victims

The Federal Government (FG) and the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) have jointly donated a combined ₦8 billion in relief funds to support victims of the devastating Singer Market fire in Kano State.

In a statement on Tuesday, government officials said the donation aimed to provide emergency relief, rehabilitation support, and economic recovery assistance to affected traders and families whose businesses and sources of livelihood were destroyed by the blaze.

The fire, which broke out at the popular Singer Market, reduced hundreds of shops and goods to ashes, leaving many traders — particularly small‑scale entrepreneurs — facing significant financial hardship.

The market is known for its vibrant trade in textiles, electronics, and assorted merchandise.

According to the Federal Government, the ₦8bn relief package will be used to provide cash grants, food aid, temporary shelter, and business rehabilitation funds to help affected victims restart their livelihoods. The authorities also noted that a portion of the funds would support medical assistance, psychosocial support services, and skills‑training programmes for displaced traders.

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Representatives from the Progressive Governors Forum said the donation reflected the collective commitment of Nigeria’s governors to stand with communities in crisis and to facilitate inclusive economic recovery at the grassroots level.

Several state governors are personally overseeing the distribution of support items and coordinating with local leadership to ensure that funds reach those most in need.

Kano State officials welcomed the intervention, stating that the relief funds would complement ongoing efforts by the state government and private donors to rebuild and rehabilitate the affected areas of Singer Market.

They added that the distribution process would be transparent, inclusive, and community‑driven.

A spokesperson for the FG said the intervention underscored the government’s resolve to protect small business owners, sustain economic activities, and prevent further socio‑economic disruptions in the aftermath of the disaster.

Meanwhile, many Singer Market traders and victims have expressed gratitude for the support, while also appealing for long‑term investment and rebuilding plans to restore the market’s infrastructure and economic vibrancy.

FG, Progressive Governors Forum Pledge ₦8bn Relief for Singer Market Fire Victims