Beatrice Gondyi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi stated has donated the sum of N10 million to victims of the recent fire outbreak at Muda Lawal Market that destroyed goods and properties worth N60 million.
The fire incident which occurred on Thursday had burnt down 12 shops and reportedly destroyed properties worth N60 million.
While visiting the market to assess the extent of damage, Governor Mohammed equally pledged to reconstruct all the affected shops and provide immediate relief to the victims.
He promised that his administration will install a transformer that would boost the electric power supply across the market to improve commercial activities.
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He directed the State Emergency Management Agency to take inventory of the losses, just as he prayed to God to prevent a future occurrence of the incident.
He debunked allegations making the rounds that his administration is planning to shortchange traders of the Central Market, describing it as false and politically motivated.
The Chairman, Muda Lawal Market Association, Bala Mai Kaji appreciated the Governor for the visit and promised to support his political ambition.
