FG Directs NEMA to Support Katsina Victims of Market Fire

March 23, 2021 · Governance

The Federal Government directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to deliver relief to traders affected by the Katsina Central Market fire. Officials said support packages would include food, shelter, and financial assistance for rebuilding businesses. Victims welcomed the intervention but demanded prompt disbursement. Local leaders urged collaboration between state and federal agencies to prevent future disasters through better fire prevention and insurance schemes. The move was seen as a sign of solidarity with affected families in Katsina.