The Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, sympathised with traders and business owners affected by the fire that gutted Eda Plaza in Jabi, Abuja, earlier today.
Obi, in a statement posted on his X handle said the incident highlighted the need to strengthen Nigeria’s emergency-response systems, particularly the capacity of fire services.
A fire outbreak destroyed shops and goods reportedly worth millions of naira at the plaza, a building materials market opposite Chida Hotel in Jabi.
The former Anambra State governor said small businesses were the backbone of our economy and that losses suffered by traders could affect their families, workers and communities.
Obi urged authorities to strengthen emergency-response systems, particularly by ensuring that fire services were properly equipped and adequately staffed.
