Gov Okezie Ikpeazu

Abia state Governor Okezie Ikpeazu  Thursday sent a message of empathy to traders and other people who lost properties and valuables in the early morning fire which engulfed Uratta Industrial Market, Aba. The fire incident   affected 3 buildings and valuables worth millions of naira

A statement signed by the   Honorable Commissioner for Trade & Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, conveyed the Abia State governor's assurances  that  investigations into the remote and immediate causes of the fire incident will commence immediately while those affected will be fully supported so they can recover from the incident as quickly as possible.

The statement maintained that Gov Ikpeazu was on top of the situation having  monitored happenings on  hearing of the incident.

"Gov Ikpeazu  personally ensured the immediate deployment of men of the state fire service and security agents to bring the fire under quick control, hence, preventing other buildings from being affected", the Commissioner stated.

He  added that the Governor also  dispatched the Executive Chairman of Aba North LGA and representatives of the state Ministry of Trade and Investment to assess the extent of the damage caused by the incident and  has further directed all market leaders in the state to take necessary measures to protect the markets from fire outbreaks especially during this harmattan season.

"While expressing appreciation to God that no life was lost in the inferno, government wishes to thank men of the state fire service, security agents, especially men of the state police command, Uratta Division, and other citizens who fought gallantly to stop the fire from spreading to other buildings and for protecting the goods of traders in other lines in the market", the bb statement affirmed.