The governor of Abia State, HE Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed an immediate ban on the roasting of fish and other animals as well as cooking within the major markets in the state.
This came following a fire incident on Tuesday, February 8, at line 27 of Ngwa Road Market, which affected two shops and was sparked by a fish roaster's stove that was left on after the close of business.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Trade & Investment John Okiyi Kalu, the governor directs all market executives to fully implement the guidelines on fire protection within our markets.
Part of the statement reads; "While we thank God that the market authorities and other sympathizers were able to deploy available fire fighting equipment to quickly contain the fire, Governor Ikpeazu has directed the ministry of trade and investment to evaluate the extent of damage to goods at the two affected shops with a view to supporting the concerned traders.
"We wish to encourage all market executives to fully implement the guidelines on fire protection within our markets including ensuring that no flammable material is allowed to be stored within the market as well as effectively distribute fire extinguishers."
This was issued in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Chris Ezem, that the government have directed security agencies to ensure that no such event capable of disrupting the existing peace in the state occurs in Aba or any other part of the state.
The statement reads: "The attention of the Government of Abia State has been drawn to a proposed coronation of one Sarki Shehu Bello 11 as the Emir of Aba Emirate Council without recourse to Government.
"Government wishes to warn all involved in this unauthorized and illegal coronation to stop forthwith or be prepared to face the full weight of the law.
"Government hereby directs the immediate cancellation of the proposed illegal coronation as there is nothing like Aba Emirate Council in the State.
"Government further warns all residents in the state especially those residents in Aba to be law-abiding.
"Law enforcement agents have been directed to swing into action and ensure that no such event capable of breaching the existing peace in the state takes place in Aba or any part of the State."
"Government further warns all residents in the state especially those residents in Aba to be law-abiding.
"Law enforcement agents have been directed to swing into action and ensure that no such event capable of breaching the existing peace in the state takes place in Aba or any part of the State."
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