Labour Party supports Sokoto traders after market fire
A recent fire at Sokoto’s Old Market destroyed dozens of shops and left many traders counting their losses. The Sokoto State chapter of the Labour Party, led by Abubakar Yawale and Chief Ifeanyi Ezeagu, donated ₦2 million to affected traders as a gesture of solidarity. The party’s leaders visited the market, met with victims, and called for improved firefighting resources. The donation was praised by local leaders and traders as timely and morale-boosting.
What happened
- The Labour Party in Sokoto State donated ₦2 million to traders affected by a fire at the Old Market.
- Abubakar Yawale and Chief Ifeanyi Ezeagu led a delegation to assess the damage and meet with victims.
- The fire destroyed dozens of shops, with goods worth “hundreds of millions of naira” lost.
- Fire service officials are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting electrical faults.
- Local leaders and traders expressed gratitude for the support and called for better fire safety measures.
