By Ifeizu Joe
The management of Soprom Hotels Limited, 3-3 Estate, close to Onitsha has spoken after a fire incident that broke out in the facility recently.
THE RAZOR had reported that a section of the hotel had been engulfed by mystery fire, which made lodgers to scamper for safety.
The part affected by the fire included a hall and the gym house.
But some people went to town with tales of how the entire facility was razed down by fire, creating fear and panic among numerous customers of the hotel.
But the proprietor of the hotel, High Chief Ben Okafor, who spoke last Sunday during a party hosted by the management of the hotel to thank God for sparing the facility said rumours of the hotel being burnt down entirely were lies.
Okafor while addressing customers and members of the media in the party said: “The stories you heard about Soprom Hotel being entirely burnt down was untrue.
“Here we are today, after the incident of last week, our facility is still intact and topnotch. I remember receiving call from all over the country and beyond, from our patrons, sympathizing with me over the news that this facility was completely burnt down.
“That fateful day, I remember how customers and well wishers rallied round us to put off the fire. The love people showed us that day was unprecedented, and we are here to say thank you for you support. Only one building in the hotel was affected, and of course you know how many buildings are in this hotel. We appreciate you all and urge you to ignore rumour mongers.”
Soprom Hotel has for years since after its opening remained a choice spot for top business men in the commercial city of Onitsha, as it has been rated as one of the best hotel facility in Anambra State.
