Jigawa Approves N813 Million Compensation for Majiya Tanker Explosion Victims

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the disbursement of N813 million as compensation to over 210 victims of the Majiya tanker explosion, which occurred in October 2024.

The state’s Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa, announced the decision while briefing journalists on the outcome of the council meeting.

He stated that the Majiya Committee has been directed to commence the disbursement immediately to the families of 201 deceased victims and over 70 survivors who sustained varying degrees of injury in the accident.

According to the commissioner, N850 million has been redeemed from the over N1.6 billion pledged by individuals, groups, and public organisations to assist the victims. He urged the committee to intensify efforts to recover the remaining pledges as distribution begins.

The committee, set up to investigate the October 15 tanker explosion in Majiya Town, under the chairmanship of DIG Hafiz M. Inuwa (rtd), revealed that the incident affected 308 people, with 209 confirmed dead and 99 survivors sustaining various injuries, the commissioner explained.

Additionally, the council approved N15 billion for “Jigawa UNITE,” a project initiated in collaboration with a UK-based firm to deploy ICT solutions aimed at improving teaching and learning in the state’s basic education sector. The initiative is expected to enhance learning outcomes across schools.

The commissioner further announced that the council approved N650 million to acquire housing estates from Dantata Construction Company in Dutse, the state capital, to improve accommodation access for civil servants.