To fight fire outbreaks and destruction of goods and properties, the Enugu state government has donated fireball extinguishers to all the major markets in the state.
The State Chief Fire Officer, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa said the Fire Ball Extinguishers act as a palliative in case of any fire outbreak in the markets, preventing possible escalation.
At the handing over ceremony of the firefighting instrument to Market leaders held at the Enugu State Fire Service Station, Engr. Ohaa reiterates the need for Fire Ball Extinguishers in the market; “If a fire occurs in our markets without necessary palliative measures in place, it could lead to a disastrous situation.”
He also disclosed the state government’s approval to establish a fire station and unit in two markets; a Mini Fire Service Station at Ogige Market, Nsukka, and Fire Unit in Orba International Market. “The firefighters that will man the newly established Mini Fire Service Stations have been recruited and are currently undergoing Basic Fireman Training,” he said.
The fire chief also revealed that a firefighting truck and Rapid Respond Vehicle is deployed to Ogige Market, Nsukka, while the Orba International Market gets a Rapid Respond Vehicle; Main Market Ogbete Enugu and Timber Shed, Maryland receive one Firefighting Truck each.
In his response, the Chairman Enugu State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ESMATA) Chief Stephen Aniagu representing 37 markets in the state applauded the state government’s interventions in the markets; the repositioning of the fire service, provision of firefighting equipment in the markets and introduction of the novel Traders Empowerment Scheme through which winners got the sum of N50,000 won through an open raffle draw.
The ESMATA Chairman further prayed for God’s continued blessings, protection, and guidance of Governor Ugwuanyi to finish strong and record a landslide victory in the forthcoming senatorial election.
Other market leaders present at the handover ceremony include the Chairperson of Ogige Markert Nsukka, Chief Mrs. Ngozika Ozioko; the Chairman of Nsukka Zonal Amalgamated Traders Association, Dr. Dominic Ezema; the President of Enugu State Market Women Association, Mrs. Esther Ede; the Chief Security Officer, Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, Engr. Justice Kasie Ezebinagu amongst others.
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