Sanwo-Olu compensates victims of Docemo market fire incident

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has presented cheques to the victims of a fire incident at the Docemo market in the Idumota area of the state.

On April 9, about 14 buildings were gutted by fire at a market on Docemo Idumota street in Lagos Island.

Earlier on March 20, a fire incident destroyed three buildings at the intersection of Nnamdi Azikiwe in the Idumota area of Lagos.

After the incident, the governor ordered the indefinite closure of the market to forestall further damages.

On April 11, the Lagos governor visited the Docemo market to see the traders and promised to compensate them after a proper enumeration of the people affected.

On Friday, Sanwo-Olu presented the cheques of N750,000, N1.5 million, and N2.5 million, respectively, to the victims as compensation.

The governor noted that the cheques were presented after proper enumeration following the pledge made by the state government.

“We came here after the fire incident and promised you that we would come back. We sympathise with all the victims of the incident,” he said.

“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.”