The Kebbi state government has donated N20m cash to victims of Argungu Central Market fire outbreak.
Governor Nasir Idris ordered the immediate disbursement of monetary relief assistance to the victims to mitigate their suffering and enable them to restart business franchise.
The deputy governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, represented the governor to flag off the disbursement exercise Thursday at the palace of the Emir of Argungu during which two traders, Tijjani Badukku and Abubakar Gwazange, received N900,000 each from government.
The deputy governor who earlier visited the scene of the fire incident to sympathise with the victims said the disbursement was sequel to the directive by governor Idris.
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, represented by the Kundudan Kabi ,Alhaji Ibrahim Kwaido, thanked Governor Idris for his benevolence and compassion, acknowledging the developmental strides of the governor in improving the quality of life of the people in Argungu Emirate.
The chairman, Market Traders Association, Argungu local government, Alhaji Labbo Fakon Sarki, expressed immense appreciation to Governor Idris, the deputy governor, Senator Umar Tafida and the Emir of Argungu for putting smiles on the faces of the victims.
Speaking to newsmen at the venue, the chairman, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Hon. Bello Yakubu Rilisco, said the disbursement of the cash donation was in line with the welfarist policy of Governor Idris to provide succour to the people of the state under any circumstance.