Former Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has sympathised with the people of Jattu-Uzairue Kingdom and the entire Etsako West Local Government Area following a destructive fire that engulfed the Jattu Community Market on Tuesday.
Shaibu also expressed deep sympathy to the traders who lost their businesses and properties. “Your pain is unimaginable, and your resilience in the face of this repeated tragedy is truly inspiring,” he said.
In July last year, a deadly windstorm that claimed lives and uprooted centuries-old trees, rocked the area and left the community in deep grief.
Shaibu’s sympathy was contained in a statement he shared via his X handle on Tuesday, January 21.
The statement reads: “My heart is heavy as I join the people of Jattu-Uzairue Kingdom and the entire Etsako West Local Government Area to grief over the devastating fire that ravaged the Jattu Community Market on Tuesday. This tragic incident, coming so soon after the windstorm that claimed lives and uprooted our century-old trees, has left our community in deep grief.
“To our traders who have lost their livelihoods and properties, I extend my deepest sympathies. Your pain is unimaginable, and your resilience in the face of this repeated tragedy is truly inspiring.
“As one of your own, I feel your sorrow deeply, and I am committed to standing with you in this difficult time. This is not just a loss for the affected traders but for the entire Jattu-Uzairue Kingdom. Our market is not just a place of business—it is a symbol of our unity, hard work, and heritage.
“I urge all well-meaning individuals, organizations, and leaders within and beyond our community to come together in solidarity to provide relief to those affected, rebuild what has been lost, and restore hope to our people. Together, we can overcome this tragedy and emerge stronger.
“May God comfort all who are grieving, and may He grant us the strength and wisdom to rebuild.”
