Governor assures SPAR fire victims of government aid

Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has pledged government assistance to those affected by a fire that broke out at the SPAR shopping complex in Calabar on Saturday. The assurance was delivered by the state's Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Odey, who visited the scene to assess the damage and offer support.

Dr. Odey conveyed the governor's commitment to providing immediate intervention to help mitigate the losses incurred by the victims. The government aims to support the recovery of the businesses impacted by the fire, which caused significant damage to the shopping complex.

The specific details of the fire outbreak, including its cause and the extent of the damage, were not immediately available in the initial report. However, the governor's swift response indicates a priority to address the situation and provide relief to the affected individuals and businesses.

The promise of government assistance is expected to offer a measure of relief to the victims as they begin the process of rebuilding and recovering from the incident. Further details regarding the aid package and the timeline for its disbursement are anticipated.