…Commends Fire Service
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has consoled with the victims of the unfortunate fire incident that occurred on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Ifejika Street, Sokoto Road, Onitsha, during which shops and goods worth millions of naira were burnt.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo extended his sincere sympathies to the affected traders and property owners of the distressing event.
“The unfortunate fire incident destroyed two four-story buildings and damaged a third. Thankfully, no lives were lost, though significant property and goods were lost.”
He cautioned against the use of residential areas as warehouses as it obstructed access to road for the firefighters who came to salvage the situation.
“However, the unfortunate incident underscores a re-emphasis on public caution against the use of residential areas as unauthorized warehouses, considering the fact that obstructed access roads severely hindered firefighting efforts from the information gathered”
The Governor urged Landlords to comply fully to the building standards and ensure that there re no obstructions in case of emergencies.
“Therefore, developers and landlords are strongly advised to adhere strictly to building standards, secure permits from relevant government agencies, and ensure no obstruction to access roads for emergency vehicles in case of distress
Meanwhile, Governor Soludo has directed relevant agencies to intensify collaboration with traders and residents to enforce safety regulations, while accelerated investigations are being carried out to determine the remote and immediate causes of the inferno to prevent future occurrences” the statement concluded.
