Ganduje Sympathises with Victims of Farm Centre GSM Market Inferno

Ganduje Sympathises with Victims of Farm Centre GSM Market Inferno

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed deep sorrow and sympathy to traders and residents affected by the tragic fire outbreak at the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano State.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje described the incident as a devastating loss not only to the traders and entrepreneurs whose businesses were destroyed but also to the economic fabric of Kano State and Nigeria at large.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the fire that engulfed the Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano. This market is a vital hub of commerce, innovation, and youth-driven enterprise. The destruction of livelihoods, goods, and investments is truly heartbreaking,”Ganduje decried.

He called on relevant emergency agencies, both federal and state, to intensify efforts toward determining the cause of the fire and providing immediate relief and long-term support to the affected victims.

He also urged well-meaning individuals, corporate bodies, and philanthropic organizations to extend a hand of support to the affected traders.

The APC National Chairman further commended the swift response of emergency responders, including the Kano State Fire Service, security agencies, and volunteer groups, whose prompt intervention helped to contain the inferno and prevent further damage.

Dr. Ganduje reiterated his unflinching commitment to the welfare of the people of Kano State, especially in times of hardship, and assured that he would engage relevant stakeholders to explore support mechanisms for the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims of this unfortunate incident. May Almighty Allah (SWT) give them the strength to overcome this tragedy and grant them swift recovery and restoration,” he concluded.

Recall that no fewer than 44 shops were razed down by fire at the popular Market on Sallah day.

An eyewitness said the incident happened around 5:30pm when most traders had closed for the day.

The source revealed that though no life was lost, no fewer than 44 shops were razed down, with phones and other valuables worth millions of Naira destroyed by the inferno said to have been caused by a spark from a converter supplying power to some of the shops.

This is the second time the market was gutted by fire in the last eight months.