17th March, 2020

The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr George Akume,fnim has commiserated with the people and victims of the Oturkpo market fire incidence in Benue State,which led to the destruction of goods and property worth billions of Naira.

The Hon. Minister who described the incident as most shocking and devastating however gave thanks to God as no life was lost in the inferno.

He also consoled the affected traders, exhortinG them to see their present predicaments  as temporary citing the fact that, No Condition is permanent.

The Minister also commended Governor Samuel Ortom and the Benue State Government for their prompt response to the affected individuals. He applauded the prompt cash donation and support to the victims in a bid to facilitate their rehabilitation. The Hon. Minister further called on all critical stakeholders in the state to expedite actions and support initiatives towards cushioning the effect of the fire incident on all the affected victims and persons.

On his part, the Hon. Minister assured the good people of Benue State and particularly,those affected by the fire outbreak of his Ministry’s cooperation and collaboration where possible in averting a reoccurrence of the fire incident and their rehabilitation.