Anambra state government says it will strategize with market Leaders to ensure that there will be no more fire outbreak in various markets in the state.
The state Deputy Governor Dr Onyekachi Ibezim stated this when he paid an on-the-spot visit to the scene of fire outbreak at Kano and Bida Streets axis of Onitsha Main Market that were gutted by fire.
The he scene reports that the Deputy governor was in company of other top government functionaries.
Dr Ibezim while condoling with those affected by the inferno expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost, regretting that none of the traders have fire extinguisher in their shops.
He disclosed that government is going to make a policy and ensure that all shops in the market possess fire extinguisher while advising the market Leaders and security operatives to get prepared as they will go for training on how to prevent fire outbreak and theft in the market in case of any emergency.
The Deputy governor who disclosed that Governor Soludo is not happy about the inferno and the loses noted that all hands must be on deck to prevent future occurrence.
On his part, the Transition Committee Chairman Onitsha South Local Government Area Mr Emeka Orji who described the incident as unfortunate, expressed gratitude to God for the prompt response of the fire service men saying that it is sad that the incident happened at this critical time.
The chairman Bida Street market Mr Raph Esione and his Kano Street counterpart, Mr Nonso Ihejiagwa, thanked the Deputy Governor for the visit, complaining that the fire service vehicle at the main market is not functional and called for government assistance.
The commander Anambra State Fire Service Main Market Onitsha Mr Onyechi Anyaegbuna who recounted how he contacted other fire Service stations for assistance noted that their vehicle was under maintenance and pledged his determination to ensure safety of life and property at the market.
Meanwhile the Area Commander Onitsha Area Command Mr Kaila Nasiru and his men were on ground to secure the area.
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