Foundation donates N10 million to Gombe timber market fire victims

By Najib Sani, Gombe 

A Gombe State-based charitable organisation, Velocity Humanitarian Foundation, has donated N10 million to victims of the recent devastating fire at Gombe's timber market (Kasuwar Katako).

Founder of the foundation, Engineer Aliyu Mohammed Kombat, represented by the Secretary of the foundation, Mr Safiyanu Existing, presented the cheque of the donation to the market leaders on Friday. 

He said the gesture was meant to ameliorate the losses incurred by the traders as a result of the fire incident.

He extended the foundation's sympathy to the business community of Kasuwan Katako, over the tragic fire incident that destroyed goods and properties worth hundreds of millions of naira.

"We are deeply pained by this unfortunate event, which has brought hardship to many diligent traders and families whose livelihoods depend on this market.

"In the spirit of compassion and solidarity, Velocity Humanitarian Foundation wishes to inform all affected victims that the foundation is providing financial assistance of ₦10,000,000 to support relief and recovery efforts", he said.

The foundation secretary assured that he would engage the market leaders to ensure proper sharing of the support.

"Though no assistance can fully replace what has been lost, it is our sincere hope that this intervention will help ease the burden and restore hope to the victims.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all the affected victims during this difficult period. We pray that Almighty God grants you strength, comfort, and the grace to recover from this loss.

"May Almighty God replace what was lost with greater blessings and protect us all from future tragedies", he said.

Responding, the market leaders expressed gratitude to Velocity Humanitarian Foundation for donating N10 million to the victims of the recent fire incident saying it would bring succour to them.

"The donation is a timely relief to our members who lost their properties in the fire. We appreciate Velocity Humanitarian Foundation's generosity and support during this difficult time."