Ramadan: BUK don condemns price hikes by fire-hit Kano market traders
Naija News • 5d ago
A lecturer at Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi, has condemned what he describes as unethical price hikes by traders in Kano, particularly in the aftermath of the recent Singer market fire incident.
Recall that traders at the popular Singer market had recently witnessed two separate fire outbreaks, resulting in the loss of goods and properties worth billions of naira.
In a statement on Wednesday shared on his verified Facebook page, Prof. Kurfi urged traders to “fear Allah” as he reminded them of their moral responsibility, especially during this month of holy Ramadan, when the welfare of citizens should be prioritised.
“Traders in the Singer market have received sympathy, prayers, and even financial support from the federal and state governments, as well as politici...