Oba Ewuare II Sympathizes with Oba Markets Traders

By Simeon Osajie

His Royal Majesty. Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpololohor, Oba Ewuare ll, Oba of Benin has sympathized with traders of Oba Market over the loss of their properties to the fire disaster  at the market on Monday 22nd June, 2020.

Addressing the representatives of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare ll, the market woman leader, Madam Yemesi Omoregie informed the monarch delegates that the fire started from one end of the market, which spreads to other parts of the marketing thereby affected a large portions of the market shops and building. 

Also speaking, the Edo State Market Women Leader, Madam Blacky Ehi Ogiamien said the traders affected are those selling Livestock, Textile, Cosmetics, Boutiques and Jewelries.

Responding, the leader of the representatives of the Oba, the Obasogie of Benin Kingdom, Chief Eduwu Ekhator extend Oba of Benin heartfelt sympathy to the traders who lost their properties to the inferno. He however thank God that no life was lost during the fire disaster that lasted for hours.

Chief Ekhator was full of appreciation for the prompt action of Governor Godwin Obaseki who promised to rebuild the market and assist the traders affected. He prayed God Almighty and the ancestors to comfort and provide to the traders whose goods and wears were burnt.

Also speaking, the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Mr. Frank Irabor informed the traders that His Royal Majesty is greatful to His Excellency, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Mohammadu Buhari for directing the relevant agencies to assist the victims of the fire incident.