BRIDGE HEAD MARKET FIRE OUTBREAK: DEPUTY GOVERNOR IBEZIM VISITS, SYMPATHIZES WITH VICTIMS

 Bridge Head Market Fire Outbreak: Deputy Governor Ibezim Visits, Sympathizes with Victims.

By Vincent O Ezechukwu

The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, on the instant of the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo visited the Ogbo-Ogwu section of the Bridge Head Market, Onitsha which was gutted by fire as a result of a suspected chemical explosion, earlier during the peak hours of the day.


Mr Deputy Governor who arrived at the market with other members of the State Executive Council, decried the indiscriminate building of shops in areas designated for loading and unloading, regretting that it almost became impossible for fire trucks and other rescue equipment to reach the scene, while commending the Federal and State Fire service, led by the fire Chief Agbili Martins who was on time to control the fire.

Stating further that, the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has insisted on urban regeneration as contained in his manifesto in a way to forestall such ugly occurrences, regretting that the market-approved plan has been distorted, making it unconducive and an invitation for a disaster, as seen today, which left three confirmed dead and several others admitted at the hospital.

Dr Ibezim on behalf of the State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, sympathized with the victims of the explosion and resultant fire, declaring that a discreet investigation will be carried out by relevant agencies to ascertain the remote and immediate cause of the chemical explosion and ways to avert future occurrences.

Those who joined during the visit include State Commissioner for Health, Dr Obidike and his Power and Water Resources counterpart. Julius Chukwuemeka.

The President General of Ogbo-Ogwu Market, Mr Ndubusi Chukwulota was on hand to answer questions and guide the team around the affected lines in the market .

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