….Pledges to Rebuild Burnt Market
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to rebuild the Oluku Market along Benin-Lagos Road and support traders who lost their shops, goods and means of livelihood in Thursday’s tanker explosion.
The Governor disclosed this in a statement following his visit to the market and victims receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
Governor Okpebholo who expressed sadness over the disaster expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones and traders whose goods were destroyed in the incident.
“My heart goes out to the victims of the Oluku Market fire, especially the families who have lost loved ones and the traders whose livelihoods have been reduced to ashes,” Okpebholo said.
He expressed sympathy with those affected by the tragedy, saying he shared in their pain and would support efforts to help them recover from the losses.
“To our traders, please be assured that you are not alone. My government will support efforts to rebuild the market and help affected traders get back on their feet,” the governor stated.
Okpebholo also urged residents to take safety warnings seriously, particularly during emergencies involving fuel, stressing that protecting human lives should take priority over material possessions.
“I urge everyone to take safety warnings seriously, especially during fuel-related emergencies. No material possession is worth a human life,” he said.
The governor prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died, the recovery of the injured and strength for families affected by the incident.
“May God comfort the bereaved, heal the injured, and strengthen every family affected by this painful incident,” he added.
