By Davidson Ogbebor

The Executive Chairman of Egor Local Government Council, Hon. Osaro Osa Eribo, has visited victims of the recent fire outbreak that destroyed a residential building at No. 2 Eriyo Street, off Aghedo Street, Textile Mill Road, in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, assuring them of government support and immediate relief.

Hon. Eribo made the visit to assess the extent of the damage and sympathise with families affected by the inferno, which destroyed property worth millions of naira but claimed no lives.

Speaking during the visit, the landlord of the building, Mr. John Osamwonyi, expressed gratitude that no lives were lost despite the scale of the disaster. He, however, lamented the extensive destruction caused by the fire.

He commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for revitalising the Edo State Fire Service, noting that the firefighters responded promptly and succeeded in containing the blaze, thereby preventing further damage.

Osamwonyi also praised Hon. Eribo for visiting the scene less than 24 hours after the incident, describing the gesture as a demonstration of responsive leadership, compassion and genuine concern for the welfare of residents.

One of the victims, Mr. John Ossai Eno, said the fire was caused by a power surge, adding that he lost all his belongings, including his children’s personal effects and school uniforms.

While thanking God that no lives were lost, Eno expressed appreciation to the Edo State Government and the Egor Local Government Chairman for their prompt response and solidarity with the victims.

Addressing the affected families, Hon. Eribo sympathised with them over the unfortunate incident and assured them that the local government would not abandon them in their time of need.

He thanked God that there was no loss of life and reaffirmed the council’s commitment to supporting the victims through the recovery process.

The council chairman also announced plans to provide temporary accommodation for the displaced families as an immediate measure while additional assistance is being arranged to help them rebuild their lives.

He reiterated the commitment of the Egor Local Government administration to responsive governance, emergency intervention and the welfare of residents, particularly during periods of hardship and distress.