Kano: Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibrin, on Sunday visited Farm Centre, Kano’s largest phone market, to sympathise with the traders affected by Friday’s inferno. During the visit, Barau announced the donation of gadgets worth N200 million to the victims, as part of efforts to cushion the impact of the disaster.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, the senator described the fire outbreak as a test from Allah and emphasised the market’s significance in youths’ engagement and employment in the state. The lawmaker, who was received by a large crowd of traders and residents, also donated a Hilux vehicle, five motorcycles, and 1,000 solar-powered streetlights, among other items, to improve security in the market.

He expressed his shock upon hearing the news of the fire and promised immediate support to the victims. ‘We are all proud of you and this market. Thousands of our youths earn a living here. My office will donate gadgets worth N200 million to victims of this fire outbreak. We will consult with your leaders to determine the specific items required,’ Barau said. He also responded to the market chairman’s request for improved security by donating essential resources for patrol.

Earlier, the Chairman of the market, Alhaji Jamilu Gama, commended the senator for his visit and described him as a lawmaker whose contributions extend beyond his immediate constituency. ‘Your Excellency, you are a super senator who works beyond your senatorial district. I have never seen a senator like you. May Allah reward you abundantly,’ Gama said.