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By Madu Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has paid a sympathy visit to the sites of the two major fire incidents at the electronics market at Iweka Road and the warehouse at Ifejirika Street, within the Onitsha Main Market where goods and property worth billions of naira were destroyed.
At the time of the fire disaster at the warehouse, several trucks with imported goods had been offloaded and waiting for the owners to take possession.
Describing the incident as heartbreaking, Obi lamented the magnitude of loss suffered by the traders, noting that goods worth several billions of naira were consumed by the infernos.
He expressed deep concern over the impact of the disaster on the victims, many of whom lost everything they had.
While at the sites, Obi held private meetings with the leadership of the affected markets and some of the worst-hit traders.
He also commended the efforts of the Anambra State Fire Service in curbing the further spread of the fires, despite obvious challenges.
The former governor pledged to support the victims in his own modest way, and called on government at all levels, private individuals, and financial institutions to step in and offer assistance to the affected traders.
“In moments like this, our shared humanity must prevail. Let us come together to restore hope, rebuild livelihoods, and reaffirm the spirit of community that defines us,” Obi
At Iweka Road, one of the affected traders, Mr. Jeremiah Nwabueze, expressed gratitude to Mr. Peter Obi for the visit, describing it as deeply consoling. He noted that Obi’s presence brought a sense of comfort and solidarity at a time of immense loss.
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