Governor Chukwuma Soludo has commiserated with victims and owners of some shops at the Kano Street, beside Main Market, Onitsha, following a fire incident that occurred in the Market
The unfortunate fire incident occurred yesterday and officers of the Anambra State Fire Service were on ground to contain it.
Governor Soludo expressed sadness over the incident that left shops and goods razed and the losses incurred noting that as a responsive government, his administration is on top of the situation, investigating the remote and immediate causes of the fire, as well as the losses incurred with a view to averting a future recurrence.
He encourages those affected to remain strong and resolute in the face of the extreme loss as the government will continue to work with relevant institutions to find lasting solutions to the perennial fire incidents across the State.
Governor Soludo has also directed the State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim in company of the Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engineer Julius Chukwuemeka and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa to convey government commiseration to the affected victims and leadership of the Market
The Governor used the opportunity to reiterate the need for the citizenry to adhere to fire safety measures particularly duirng this season of the year.
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