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Lagos Inferno: We’ll support victims of Balogun Market – Sanwo–Olu

The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo- Olu has promised to assist victims of fire incident that destroyed Balogun market.

In his official Twitter handle, governor sanwo-olu on Wednesday said “I visited the scene of the unfortunate fire incident at Balogun Market and spoke directly with the victims and emergency services.

We will provide support and relief packages to the affected individuals.

Clearly, we will need to complete the modern and safer market project in the area because this inferno has disrupted commercial activities and exchanges in one of the most popular markets in Nigeria.

This experience is regrettable but we must all take the learnings. Safety awareness and practices involve everyone.

This fire incident was caused by factors that could have been avoided and even though emergency services were on ground promptly. The building could not be rescued due to congestion and other issues. ”

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