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NEWS and REPORTS => Nigerian News => Topic started by: ChannelsTV on Apr 24, 2013, 01:32 PM

Title: Ajimobi Pledges Assistance To Victims Of Ibadan Fire
Post by: ChannelsTV on Apr 24, 2013, 01:32 PM
(http://www.channelstv.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ibadan-fire.jpg)The Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi accompanied by Senator Femi Lanleyin, representating Oyo South senatorial district and other government officials have paid a sympathy visits to the scene of Monday night inferno in which over 70 structures were razed. (http://www.channelstv.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ibadan-fire-300x225.jpg) (http://www.channelstv.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ibadan-fire.jpg) Addressing the people, Governor Ajimobi commiserated with the victims and told residents of  Ode-Oolo, Inalende and Omitowoju Areas of Ibadan that the Government is ready to assist them mitigate the effect of the loss by providing necessary help to cater for their needs as fast as possible. Senator Lanleyin also expressed his sympathy as he assured the neighbourhood that he will collaborate with the government to ensure that they get assistance speedily. Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) led by the zonal coordinator South West were also on ground to assess the damage done by the fire During the inferno, residents watched helplessly as the buildings were gutted by fire along with their contents not able to salvage anything from the fire. The Governor further directed the State Commissioner for Health, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, to immediately arrange for the treatment of one of the landlords in the area, Yinusa Ajibade who sustained serious injuries during the inferno.

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Title: Re: Ajimobi Pledges Assistance To Victims Of Ibadan Fire
Post by: Folami David on Apr 25, 2013, 03:23 AM
Assistance is very important when It comes to things like this so it's very good to know that is on the way. Nigeria is fed up of disasters!