Leaders of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State have commended Governor Willie Obiano for his solidarity following the fire which engulfed Nkwogbe Market, the largest market in the 10 towns which makes up the LGA.
Obiano had visited the market not only to comfort the people and see the extent of damage within just 24 hours the tragedy occurred, but also pledged a fire truck for the people which will be provided immediately.
In a statement endorsed by the Deputy Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Pascal Agbodike; member representing Ihiala 1 in the state House of Assembly, Chidi Udemadu; Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, among others, they lauded Obiano for visiting the market and the pledges he made to the people.
Newsbuka.com had reported that goods worth billions of naira were gutted by fire on Sunday at the biggest market, “Nkwogbe” in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State.