01/22/2026
Yesterday's visit to Kugbo Market with Mr. Peter Obi was a moment of shared grief, solidarity, and renewed resolve. Standing among traders who have lost millions of naira worth of goods to a devastating fire, one could feel the weight of years of hard work reduced to ashes in a single night. These losses are not just economic; they are deeply human, dreams interrupted, families shaken, livelihoods threatened.
I came not only to console, but to listen. The pain, the questions, and the quiet resilience of the traders remind us that governance must begin with empathy and end with action. No community should endure such devastation without timely help, and no market should be left vulnerable because systems failed to respond early.
As I seek the mandate to serve as Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), I make this commitment: under my watch, we will put practical measures in place to prevent a recurrence of tragedies like this. We will prioritize early-warning systems, strengthen our fire service response, enforce safety standards in markets, and ensure rapid coordination among emergency agencies. Prevention must become our first line of defense.
Markets are the heartbeat of our local economy. When they suffer, families suffer; when they thrive, communities prosper. To the resilient traders of Kubgo Market, you are not alone. We will work with you to rebuild, to restore confidence, and to ensure that never again will help arrive too late.
Together, with compassion, preparedness, and responsible leadership, we will turn this pain into purpose and build a safer, more responsive AMAC for all.