Gov Okowa reacts to fire incident at Ogbeogonogo market

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has reacted to the fire incident which destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the popular Ogbeogonogo market in Asaba, the state capital.

The fire which broke out in the early hours of Tuesday saw traders disregard the social distancing guideline to put it off.

A government official who was on ground had to calm the traders who expressed anger at the absence of the state's fire service at the scene.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained

In reaction to the incident, Okowa tweeted that he has "just conducted an on-the-spot assessment of Ogbeogonogo Market and met with the affected traders and community leaders".

He added: "I have directed the Chairman of that section of the market to get us the documentation of those that own shops in the market so that we know how to provide them with palliatives that will get them back in business".