Bello presents cheques of N17m to victims of Borgu market fire
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Bello presents cheques of N17m to victims of Borgu market fire

Sani Bello, the Governor of Niger State, has presented cheques to the tune of N17 million to 12 traders affected by the fire incident in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area.Information Guide Nigeria

Bello presented the chaques to beneficiaries at the Palace of the Emir of Borgu, HRH. Alh. Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV, Borgu local government area of the state. DAILY POST reports.

The governor stated,” the state government has been carrying out such support to victims of various kinds of disasters. The support might not be much but it’s a way of cushioning the effect of the incident for them to bounce back”.NYSC portal

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He also condoled with the Emir and the people of the Emirate over the demise of some stakeholders in the Emirate while soliciting the support of the royal father to ensure victory for all APC candidates in the coming general elections.

Responding, the Emir of Borgu Kitoro IV, appreciated the governor for the compensation paid to those affected by the fire disaster while assuring him of his full support and that of his subjects in the coming elections.

The Director General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Ahmed Ibrahim Inga also noted that the cause of the fire incident was yet to be ascertained, as investigations were ongoing.

He called on the people especially business owners to ensure they switch off all electrical appliances in their shops before closing for the day, adding that the compensation was paid based on the losses by each of the 12 victims following the evaluations carried out by the Agency.JAMB Result

Some of the beneficiaries, Sarah Mike and Rose Godwin appreciated the Governor for his goodwill.

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Essien, Goodnews is a gruaduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo; Currently working at Infoguide Media as a news writer.

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