The Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mahamuud Moallim, visited Jowhar in Hirshabelle State on Wednesday.
The purpose of his visit to this Somalia regional state was to evaluate the damage and losses resulting from a devastating fire at the Hanti-Wadag market.
Hanti-Wadag is one of the largest markets in the region.
Traders at the market lost their assets and property worth an unknown amount of money in last week’s inferno.
His visit underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the immediate needs of those affected and supporting recovery efforts in the region.