Baba Jamal donates GH¢5,000 each to victims of Nima Market fire
Baba Jamal, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, announced a donation of GH¢5,000 each to traders affected by the fire outbreak on Monday night at the Nima Market. He said, "On my own, I want to offer GH¢5,000 to each of the victims, and we want to do that immediately, maybe by the close of this weekend."
The MP visited the scene of the fire to sympathise with victims whose shops and goods were destroyed. He described the incident as a major tragedy for traders and residents. Although no deaths were recorded, the MP noted that several traders had lost their livelihoods. He renewed calls for the redevelopment of the Nima Market, citing congestion and the vulnerability of the wooden structures. He appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, government agencies, and the public to support efforts to assist affected traders and improve infrastructure at the market.
Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) are expected to continue investigations and damage assessments in the coming days.
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Baba Jamal, MP for Ayawaso East, has offered support to traders affected by the recent Nima Market fire. The MP's visit highlights the market's critical role and the urgent need for infrastructure improvements - but what kind of support is being offered?
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