Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has pledged support for the reconstruction of the GSM village at Kpata in Lokoja, which was severely damaged by a fire on Thursday.
The Governor disclosed this during his visit to the scene of the fire for an on-the-spot assessment, said the reconstruction was necessary to enable victims of the fire disaster have their sources of livelihood restored.
In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah,
Governor Ododo expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the fire and described the damage as alarming.
He said, “The Governor who sympathized with the victims of the fire outbreak, described the extent of damage as a worrisome development and promised to ensure that owners of businesses and other victims at the fire outbreak at the GSM village are supported to bounce back 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 as they noted that their determination to rebuild and come back stronger as a business community has been rekindled by the visit of the Governor.”
