Takoradi, April 9, GNA - Traders whose stores, stalls and sheds were damaged in the March 15 Takoradi central market fire have indicated their preparedness to rebuild their structures. The women said this Mr Ebenezer B. Sekyi-Hughes, the speaker of Parliament, inspected the extent of damage at the Takoradi market on Monday.

Speaking on behalf of the women Mrs. Mavis Tagoe, a victim of the fire, said they would begin re-construction if the Shama Ahanta East Metropolitan Assembly (SAEMA) would re-demarcate the structures to them. Mr Sekyi-Hughes said his visit was to afford him the opportunity to ascertain the extent of damage at the market and to sympathize with the victims.

Mr. Anthony E. Amoah, the Western Regional Minister, assured the women that the committee to investigate the cause of the fire would submit its report on April 12 after which the government would decide on what action to take on the market.