Photos News: Akande Lauds Makinde’s Proactive Measures as Oyo State Govt’ Team Visits Aleshinloye Market

Oyo State Government, led by Deputy Governor Barrister Bayo Lawal, has visited the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, where a devastating fire outbreak recently occurred, leaving many traders counting their losses.

During the visit, Barrister Lawal commiserated with the affected traders and reassured them of the state government’s support. He acknowledged the significant impact of the fire on the traders’ livelihoods and promised that the government would provide assistance to help them recover from the setback.

Aleshinloye Market, one of the largest markets in Ibadan, was gutted by fire, leaving hundreds of traders affected. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

“On behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde, I’m here to offer condolences for the devastating market fire. Thankfully, no lives were lost. This popular market has been a hub for traders for years, making the incident even more painful.

As the government, our immediate priority is to provide support to those affected. We’ll work through the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (Oyo SEMA) and collaborate with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and public-spirited individuals to provide aid.

We’re committed to understanding the cause of the fire and assessing the damage. A comprehensive report will guide our efforts to support the victims and prevent similar incidents in the future.

This market is vital to Oyo State’s commerce, attracting traders from Benin Republic, Ivory Coast, and Niger Republic. We recognize its importance and will take concrete steps to support its recovery.”

The Oyo State government team, comprising key officials, visited the scene of the Aleshinloye Market inferno. The team included Honourable Adebisi, Commissioner for Commerce, Trade, and Industry, as well as security experts Rtrd. Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security Matters, and CP Sunday Odukoya (rtd), Executive Adviser to the Governor on Security

During the visit, Honourable Kehinde Akande, Chairman of Ìbadan South West Local Government, take the team through the affected shops, assessing the damage caused by the fire. Hon. Kehinde Akande, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan South West Local Government, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his swift response to the Aleshinloye Market fire incident. By responding quickly to the fire outbreak, Governor Makinde demonstrated his administration’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of the people, especially the traders who were affected by the incident.

The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, has been working to support the traders and prevent such incidents in the future .