Wike Approves N200m Intervention Fund for Timber Market Fire Victims

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 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike


By Ernest Chinwo in Port Harcourt
In a move to assist victims  of the inferno that ravaged the  Timber Market, Mile Three in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday  approved the release of N200 million to help the affected traders rebuild their stores and businesses.

Wike, who led top government  officials  to inspect the extent  of  damage at the Timber market,  sympathised  with all those who lost their wares to the inferno.
He said his administration  would  always stand by the people by taking necessary  steps to encourage  businessmen.

He said: "I am here to sympathise with you over the unfortunate  fire incident that ravaged portions of this market.  This is a sad development  which has affected the sources of income of many of you.

"This administration  will always ensure that it caters for the welfare of all residents  of the state. I have approved the sum of N200 million as an intervention  fund to assist victims of this unfortunate  incident ".

The governor  directed the State Commissioner  for Special Duties 2, Mr Emeka Onowu,  to liaise  with  the  leadership  of  the  market to ensure the proper use of the intervention  fund for the revival of the market.

Affected  traders in the market broke into spontaneous  celebration following  the announcement  of  the  intervention  fund by the governor.
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