Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Wednesday fulfilled his pledge to support victims of fire outbreaks at the Sokoto old market and central motor park in July.

A total of N143 million was disbursed to 76 traders and business operators verified as victims of the twin disasters to enable them to rebuild and restart their commercial activities.

Speaking during a brief ceremony organised for the financial disbursement, the Chairman of the Investigation Committee, Gandi Muhammad, praised the affected traders for their orderliness and cooperation throughout the verification process.

He clarified that the fund was not formal compensation for losses incurred, but a compassionate gesture by the state government to he...