Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman (Dangaladiman Ningi) has visited the scene of the fire incident that engulfed some parts of Muda Lawan Market in Bauchi Metropolis, today according to a statement that made available to Hausa360 from Abdul Ahmad Burra Spokesperson to the Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly said.
Speaking after going round the affected areas, the Speaker sympathized with the leaders of the market and all the victims of the inferno.
While describing the fire incident as sad and heart-touching, he called on the victims to take solace and see it as destiny from Almighty Allah who tests the faith of His servants with bad and good fates.
Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman added that although the Government may not be able to compensate the lost recorded hundred percent, the State Assembly will work with the Executive Arm to ensure a palliative was given to the victims so that they can restore their businesses.
Earlier Speaking, member representing Bauchi Central Constituency Hon. Jamilu Umaru Dahiru said the inferno which led to the loss of life and properties has deeply touched the hearts of the members of Bauchi State House of Assembly thus the reason for their prompt visit.
” We are currently suffering from the scourge of coronavirus pandemic and lass fever and another calamity befall on us in Muda Lawan Market.
” We pray may Allah bring these calamities to an end. Markets are the backbone of our economy thus they are essential to our lives. We pray to Almighty Allah to protect us and end these calamities. May the gentle soul of the deceased killed by the fire rest in peace.” He said.
In his response, the Chairman of Muda Lawan Market Traders and Artisans Association Alhaji Bala Mai Kaji thanked the Speaker and his colleagues who accompanied him for the brotherly visit to sympathize with him.
He explained that the Speaker is known for his humility and humanity, thus they are not surprised with the prompt visit.
Alhaji Bala Mai Kaji requested the Speaker to extend their gratitude to Governor Bala Mohammad for visiting the scene few hours after the incident and his directive for the immediate reconstruction of the affected shops as well as palliatives he pledged to the victims which will come through the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
He urged the Speaker to advocate all wealthy individuals in the State to come to the rescue of the traders who lost everything to the inferno so that their businesses that engaged hundreds of households will be restored.
One of the victims Alhaji Abdullahi Mai Katifa narrated how the fire burnt to ashes his entire mattress shop and his car carrying two million naira cash and his neighbor’s son.
He thanked the Speaker, Governor and members of Bauchi State House of Assembly for their concern with their plight.
At the end of the visit, the Speaker made a personal donation of 30 bags of cement, Hon. Jamilu Umaru Dahiru (Bauchi Central Constituency) donated 20 bags while Hon. Musa Wakili Nakwada (Bogoro Constituency) donated 10 bags.
The Speaker was accompanied by Hon. Jamilu Umaru Dahiru (Bauchi Central Constituency) Hon. Abdulkadir Umar Dewu (Kirfi Constituency), Hon Musa Wakili Nakwada (Bogoro Constituency), Hon. Sabo Bako Sade (Sade Constituency), Chief of Staff to the Speaker Alhaji Musa Bako Ningi and other aides.
