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Fire inferno : Nasarawa Assembly urges Govt to visit scene, provide relief materials for victims
. “… as Nasarawa Central representative, Hon Danyaro presents the matter on issue of urgent public importance…”
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged the state government to provide relief materials to the victims of fire disaster at Nasarawa market in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.
Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House made the call while reading the House resolution on a matter of public importance raised by Hon Hajara Danyaro Ibrahim ( APC- Nasarawa Central) during the House proceedings today in Lafia.
The Speaker said that providing relief materials to the victims would not only cushion the effects of the fire disaster on them but would also improve on their standard of living.
He appreciated Hon Danyaro for bringing the matter and other members for their positive contributions on the issue.
” It is indeed sad that the fire disaster destroyed shops and properties worth millions of Naira in Nasarawa market.
” This is happening when Nigerians are in pains because of the removal of the fuel subsidy in the country, ” he said
The Speaker sympathized with the victims over the fire disaster and urged them to remain calm.
” Apart from sympathizing with the victims, we call on the state government to immediately send delegation to the scene of the fire disaster to ascertain the level of damage.
” We also call on the state government to provide relief materials to cushion the effects of the fire disaster on the victims ” the Speaker said.
The Speaker directed the clerk to communicate the resolution of the House to the state government for it’s action.
Earlier, Hon Hajara Danyaro Ibrahim, member representing Nasarawa Central Constituency while raising the matter under the matter of public importance, urged the Speaker and Honourable members to support her to enable the state government come to the aid of the victims of fire disaster in her constituency.
” Mr Speaker and Hon colleagues, on the early hours of Sunday, 20th August, 2023, It was a sad moment for the people of my constituency as there was fire outbreak in Nasarawa market which destroyed shops and properties worth millions of Naira.
” It was very sympathetic that the victims of the fire inferno has lost everything in their shops and they are suffering as a result of the incident.
” And this happened at this time of hardship that the people are going through as a result of fuel subsidy removal in the country,” she said.
In their various contributions, Hon Solomon Akwashiki ( SDP- Lafia Central), Dr Peter Akwe( PDP-Obi 1), Hon Onarigu Kana ( SDP- Udege/Loko), Hon Musa Ibrahim Abubakar ( NNPP- Doma South), Hon Larry Ven-Bawa ( APC- Akwanga North) and Hon Suleiman Azara ( APC- Awe South), all appealed to the state government to support the victims of the fire disaster in the area.
They sympathized with the victims over the unfortunate incident.
They also called for functional vehicles and other equipment at the fire service stations in order to positively response to fire outbreaks.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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