Hassana Aminu
Present administration through the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), had disbursed cash to traders affected by the recent inferno at Yan Katako Market, Rijiyar Lemo, in Dala Local Government Area.
Speaking during the event, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, expressed heartfelt sympathy to the victims, urging them to utilize the assistance to rebuild their businesses.
Governor Abba kabir who was represented by his Special Adviser in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Adda’u Lawan Kutama, the governor emphasized that the assistance is meant to alleviate their suffering but not to fully compensate them for their losses,
The governor reminded the victims on the need to regard the incident as an of God to test their faith reassuring them that patience would brings blessing
He urged them to accord his administration special prayers and support going by it is working towards improving education, healthcare, and other critical sectors for the betterment of the citizenry
Speaking, the Chairman of Dala Local Government, Alhaji Surajo Ibrahim Imam, expressed gratitude to the member representing Dala Constituency, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, for initiating the move that led to the assistance.
He advised the victims to explore measures that would guard against recurrence
The chairman further provided tips on fire safety and prayed for divine blessings and prosperity upon the assistance provided.
He moreover appreciated SEMA for organizing the exercise and extending support to the affected traders in his jurisdiction.
In their separate responses,Executive Secretary of SEMA, Alhaji Isyaku Abdullahi Kubaraci, and the Director of Operations, Alhaji Garba Abdu Darki, reiterated government’s resolve in alleviating the pain.and sufferings of the larger community
They noted that the agency had recently conducted similar ceremony in Gwarzo vowing to remain steadfast in that respect
They stressed the need for the generality to be watchful as harmattan season had set in aimed at avoiding fire disasters.
One of the beneficiaries, Malam Ibrahim Hamisu Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to the governor and prayed for divine blessings over the foresight
