Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has pledged the assistance of the State Government in helping rebuild some parts of the
Umuchieze Cattle Market Umunneochi LGA following a fire incident which affected the market.
The Governor made the pledge when he paid a visit to the Market to see things for himself and commiserate with the traders.
Ikpeazu who thanked God that no lives were lost in the inferno, however urged the traders to exercise lots of caution with fire especially this dry season.
He directed the Chairman of Umunneochi LGA, Engr Matthew Ibe to bring the Market Leaders to Government House for discussions on how the assistance from Government will be channeled. He also requested the House of Assembly member to accompany them.
Earlier the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Rt. Hon. Cosmos Ndukwe who received the Governor on arrival at the market located along the Enugu – PH Highway, as well as the Leader of the Market briefed him on the fire incident and requested for assistance from the Government.
In the Governor’s entourage for the visit were Member representing Umunneochi State Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Okey Igwe, Honorable Commissioners for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, Homeland Security, Chief Dan Okoli, Women Affairs, Chief Mrs Ukachi Amala, and Youths and Sports, Emeka Ikwuagwu.
