The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, paid compensation to victims of the Dosunmu market fire incident.
It would be recalled that the market was gutted by fire on April 9. At least, 14 multi-storey buildings were completely razed by the fire, which the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service attributed the cause to refueling of a generator and storage of fuel in kegs at the penthouse of a three-building complex housing a printing shop with chemical contents.
Following the unfortunate incident, the governor had visited the scene and pledged to compensate the traders after a proper enumeration of the people affected.
Speaking at the official symbolic presentation of bank drafts to victims, Sanwo-Olu announced N2,500,000, N1,500,000, and N750,000 in compensation to different traders based on the enumeration process.
He said, “We came here after the fire incident and promised you that we would come back. We sympathise with all the victims of the incident. The committee has done an inventory of those affected by the fire incident, and we are going to compensate people according to the enumeration process.
“We are here today to fulfill the promise we made to you. We have three categories of compensation – N2,500,000, N1,500,000, and N750,000. What we are giving you is a bank draft, and once you get to the bank, you will get the money.
“We will also start payment of compensations to all the tenants, shop owners, and shop hires in Pelewura Market from Monday.
“Our administration remains dedicated to providing immediate relief and long-term support to all Lagosians. Together, we will continue to rise above challenges and build a more resilient Lagos.”