Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has assured that the state government would support in rebuilding the GSM Village at Kpata in Lokoja which was ravaged by fire on Thursday to enable victims of the disaster have their sources of livelihood restored.

Governor Ododo gave the assurance when he visited the scene of the fire incident to assess the level of damage caused by the fire incident.

The governor who sympathised with victims of the inferno, described the extent of damage as a worrisome development and promised to ensure that owners of businesses and other victims at the GSM village are supported to bounce back from the setback that affected their means of livelihood.

Ododo noted that the GSM village had provided dependable and legitimate source of living for several youths and women, adding that it has impacted the state’s economy positively.

The governor further assured the market operators of immediate relief measures, assuring that plans for rebuilding and recovery of affected property as a result of the fire disaster would soon commence.

Traders and residents in the area expressed appreciation to the governor for the visit and solidarity, as they noted that their determination to rebuild and come back stronger as a business community has been rekindled by the visit.