The Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa State Chapter, on Monday, sympathised with the victims of fire disaster which engulfed Yola South LGA main market.
The association had during the visit donated the sum of N250,000 to the victims as part of its contributions to ameliorate the suffering of those affected.
The Chairman of the association, Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Mamzo, who led the exco of the association, was received at the scene of the incident by the leadership of the traders associations.
Speaking during the visit, Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, commiserated with the victims, Yola South and Adamawa state in general over the sad incident, saying that the disaster does not only affect the traders but the entire citizens.
The Chairman said that they have come as Christian body to commiserate with them especially business men and women affected by the inferno.
"In reality, the market is not meant for the people of one religion. The market is meant for all of us. So whatever happens to this market, affects all the citizens.
"The leadership of the association needs to be here so that it will share in the pains you are passing through as a result of the incident. The Christian body is here to identify with you at this moment of trial", Rev. Dr. Manzo stated.
He said he is aware that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration had constituted an Investigative Committee and pleaded with them to wholeheartedly consider and accept the outcome of the investigation.
He told them that the government will not do anything that will bring them down or affect their socio economic advancement but proffer a lasting solution to such disasters.
Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, appealed to them to join hands with the government to enable it carry out developmental projects for the benefit of all.
He used the opportunity and presented the sum of the N250,000 to the victims as part of their contribution to them.
Speaking earlier while receiving the Chairman and other exco of the association, the Chairman Gamzaki Traders Association Yola South LGA, Ali Kachalla, thanked the association for identifying with them.
The Chairman assured the Christian body that the visit has brought comfort to both Muslims and Christians operating businesses in the market, and prayed God to reward their effort.
Ali Kachalla, thanked the CAN for the donation and urged citizens irrespective of ethno religious backgrounds to live in peace and unity for the progress of Adamawa State.
Also speaking, the Chairman Rana Ta Fito Traders Association Yola South main market, Hon. Yau'ba Usman, appreciated the CAN for gesture and prayed God to continue to bring unity amongst the citizens.
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