…..wants Ede railway station reopened
By Christiana Ekpa
The House of Representatives, mandated its committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to embark on a fact-finding visit to identify the remote and immediate causes of the fire outbreak at Kaoje Market in Bagudo local government area of Kebbi State and assess the level of damages caused with a view to preventing the future occurrence and report back within four weeks for further action.
The House while commiserating with the Government of Kebbi State and victims of the fire disaster urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to send relief materials to the victims.
The Green Chamber resolutions followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Bello Kaoje at the plenary, Wednesday.
Kaoje while presenting the motion, said on Wednesday 16th February 2022, a devastating fire outbreak occurred at the market destroying over 100 shops, several residential houses, Vehicles, tricycles and valuables worth millions of naira.
He said, “Aware that as a result of the fire disaster, economic activities “at the Market has virtually been grounded” leaving the victims financially handicapped and emotionally and psychologically distressed thus rendering the traders idle and are now roaming the streets, a development that could lead in social vices.
“Recognize the efforts of the Government of Kebbi State and the Local Government Council which have shown concern at the plights of the traders and visit the market. Concerned that the remote and immediate causes of the fire outbreak are still unknown and sustainable solutions have not been proffered to prevent future occurrence.”
Also, the House adopting a motion sponsored by Hon. Bamidele Salam urged the Nigerian Railway Corporation to urgently reopen the Ede Railway Station in Osun State and put in place necessary facilities for the smooth running of the Station.
It mandated its committee on Land Transport to ensure compliance.
