Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, has assured support for victims of fire incident at the Bonny-Nembe-Bille Jetty in the Old Port Harcourt township.
Fubara, who said the incident was unfortunate, expressed sympathy to those who were directly impacted by the inferno.
He gave the assurance through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Tammy Danagogo, who led a delegation to visit the scene of the inferno, yesterday.
Speaking, Fubara expressed his determination to work with the operators of the jetty to streamline measures that would end the occurrence of these annual infernos in the area.
Addressing victims of the inferno, Danagogo said, “Governor Fubara would have been here himself but was on another engagement. He has directed us to be here to get a first-hand report from us before he returns.
“We have seen the situation on the ground. We have heard from the maritime workers’ chairman; the complaints and of course the recommendations he has made concerning a quick reaction time in terms of fire service response.
“We will assess the situation in terms of what has been damaged; the building that has been completely burnt down, the damaged jetty and other items that were damaged. Be assured he will take every possible step to assuage your feelings and loss.”
