The Government of Kano State has announced the donation ₦14 million to the families of victims of the recent bomb explosion in the Sabon-Garri area of the State.
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje made the disclosure yesterday while speaking during the courtesy visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
The governor claimed that his government took immediate steps to save the lives of the victims and to evacuate the remains of those who died in the explosion.
Addressing President Buhari, Ganduje said: ‘The families of the nine people who lost their lives were assisted with ₦9 million; the 10 victims who were seriously injured were given ₦2 million and those who were slightly injured were given ₦1 million’
He added that the proprietors of the two buildings which were damaged were also assisted by the government, adding that Africa Centre which was partly damaged was assisted with N2 million, while Winners School, which was also affected by the blast, was provided with ₦1 million.
He expressed gratitude to the president for finding time to condole with the families of the victims of the explosion and the people of the state over the unfortunate incident.
Africa Daily News, New York reports that the affected families were later introduced to president Buhari, who, in a brief remark, condoled them over their losses.
Speaking earlier, the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, appreciated the president for the homage and for his concern to the families that were affected by the explosion.
He also thanked the president for his numerous people-oriented projects in the state and the country at large.
The emir prayed for the successful conduct of the 2023 elections, while begging God to help Nigerians vote for credible leaders during the polls.
