Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State says government will assist in rebuilding the GSM village at Kpata area of Lokoja which was gutted by fire in the early hours of Thursday, September 13, 2024.
Ododo who made the promise when he visited the burnt market said the assistance is to enable traders to bounce back and retain their sources of livelihood.
Governor Ododo who also carried out on the spot assessment of the burnt market to ascertain level of damage caused by the fire incident sympathized with the victims, describing the extent of damage as a worrisome development.
He promised to ensure that owners of businesses and other victims at the GSM Village are supported to recover from the setback that has affected their means of livelihood.
He noted that the GSM Village had provided a dependable and legitimate source of living for several youths and women in the state, adding that it has impacted the state’s economy positively.
Governor Ododo assured the market operators of immediate relief measures, assuring that plans for rebuilding and recovery of affected property as a result of the fire disaster would soon commence.
Traders and residents in the area expressed appreciation to the governor for the visit and solidarity.
They said that their determination to rebuild and come back stronger as a business community has been rekindled by the visit of the governor.
Recall that the GSM Village at Kpata, Lokoja , was gutted by fire in the early hours of Thursday.
Many shops were ravaged by the fire which also destroyed properties worth millions of Naira. (vitalnewsngr.com)
