The Oyo State Government has handed over 88 reconstructed Ultra Modern shops to traders affected by the fire outbreak at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, fulfilling its promise to rebuild the shops and return them to the victims at no cost.
The handover ceremony was carried out at the newly reconstructed Aleshinloye Ultra Modern market, on Wednesday by the Executive Chairman of the Southwest Local Government, Kehinde Adeyemi Akande, who said the reconstruction was part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to supporting traders who lost their businesses in the fire incident.
Akande recalled that the governor had visited the market following the outbreak and promised that the affected traders would receive rebuilt shops free of charge, adding that the government had fulfilled that commitment by handing over the keys to the 88 victims identified on the original list.
He described the development as significant for the traders and the market community, noting that the reconstructed shops had given the affected section a new look.
Akande also disclosed that the government had provided additional support to the victims beyond rebuilding the shops, explaining that each affected trader received ₦250,000 shortly after the incident to help cushion the losses suffered.
Addressing concerns about preventing a recurrence, the local government chairman said the reconstructed section now had improved access roads and pathways to allow easier movement within the market.
He added that the government planned to rebuild the fire station to strengthen emergency response and enable firefighters to respond more quickly to any future incident.
Akande further said local government officials responsible for safety would continue monitoring the market to ensure traders and customers complied with safety guidelines and maintained a clean environment.
Also speaking at the ceremony, former member of the House of Representatives, Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, described the handover as the fulfilment of the governor’s promise to return the 88 shops to their original owners.
Akinade-Fijabi urged the beneficiaries to maintain the facilities, keep their surroundings clean and take responsibility for protecting the shops, describing them as their property and an extension of their homes.
He commended the state government for completing the reconstruction, noting that the handover had fulfilled an assurance made to the traders after the fire outbreak.
Speaking on behalf of the traders, Alhaja Taiwo Sekinat Bisola, who represented the market leader, Mrs Taiwo Lawal, expressed appreciation to the Oyo State Government for fulfilling its promise to rebuild the shops.
She described the handover as a relief to the affected traders, many of whom lost their businesses during the fire outbreak, and thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for providing the reconstructed shops at no cost.
She also appealed to the beneficiaries to take proper care of the facilities, maintain cleanliness and observe safety measures to prevent another fire incident in the market.
Recall that the fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of March 11, at the plastic and rubber section of the Aleshinloye market, Ibadan, which destroyed goods worth millions of naira.
The Oyo State Government has handed over 88 reconstructed Ultra Modern shops to traders affected by the fire outbreak at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, fulfilling its promise to rebuild the shops and return them to the victims at no cost.
The handover ceremony was carried out at the newly reconstructed Aleshinloye Ultra Modern market, on Wednesday by the Executive Chairman of the Southwest Local Government, Kehinde Adeyemi Akande, who said the reconstruction was part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to supporting traders who lost their businesses in the fire incident.
Akande recalled that the governor had visited the market following the outbreak and promised that the affected traders would receive rebuilt shops free of charge, adding that the government had fulfilled that commitment by handing over the keys to the 88 victims identified on the original list.
He described the development as significant for the traders and the market community, noting that the reconstructed shops had given the affected section a new look.
Akande also disclosed that the government had provided additional support to the victims beyond rebuilding the shops, explaining that each affected trader received ₦250,000 shortly after the incident to help cushion the losses suffered.
Addressing concerns about preventing a recurrence, the local government chairman said the reconstructed section now had improved access roads and pathways to allow easier movement within the market.
He added that the government planned to rebuild the fire station to strengthen emergency response and enable firefighters to respond more quickly to any future incident.
Akande further said local government officials responsible for safety would continue monitoring the market to ensure traders and customers complied with safety guidelines and maintained a clean environment.
Also speaking at the ceremony, former member of the House of Representatives, Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, described the handover as the fulfilment of the governor’s promise to return the 88 shops to their original owners.
Akinade-Fijabi urged the beneficiaries to maintain the facilities, keep their surroundings clean and take responsibility for protecting the shops, describing them as their property and an extension of their homes.
He commended the state government for completing the reconstruction, noting that the handover had fulfilled an assurance made to the traders after the fire outbreak.
Speaking on behalf of the traders, Alhaja Taiwo Sekinat Bisola, who represented the market leader, Mrs Taiwo Lawal, expressed appreciation to the Oyo State Government for fulfilling its promise to rebuild the shops.
She described the handover as a relief to the affected traders, many of whom lost their businesses during the fire outbreak, and thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for providing the reconstructed shops at no cost.
She also appealed to the beneficiaries to take proper care of the facilities, maintain cleanliness and observe safety measures to prevent another fire incident in the market.
Recall that the fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of March 11, at the plastic and rubber section of the Aleshinloye market, Ibadan, which destroyed goods worth millions of naira.
The Oyo State Government has handed over 88 reconstructed Ultra Modern shops to traders affected by the fire outbreak at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, fulfilling its promise to rebuild the shops and return them to the victims at no cost.
The handover ceremony was carried out at the newly reconstructed Aleshinloye Ultra Modern market, on Wednesday by the Executive Chairman of the Southwest Local Government, Kehinde Adeyemi Akande, who said the reconstruction was part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to supporting traders who lost their businesses in the fire incident.
Akande recalled that the governor had visited the market following the outbreak and promised that the affected traders would receive rebuilt shops free of charge, adding that the government had fulfilled that commitment by handing over the keys to the 88 victims identified on the original list.
He described the development as significant for the traders and the market community, noting that the reconstructed shops had given the affected section a new look.
Akande also disclosed that the government had provided additional support to the victims beyond rebuilding the shops, explaining that each affected trader received ₦250,000 shortly after the incident to help cushion the losses suffered.
Addressing concerns about preventing a recurrence, the local government chairman said the reconstructed section now had improved access roads and pathways to allow easier movement within the market.
He added that the government planned to rebuild the fire station to strengthen emergency response and enable firefighters to respond more quickly to any future incident.
Akande further said local government officials responsible for safety would continue monitoring the market to ensure traders and customers complied with safety guidelines and maintained a clean environment.
Also speaking at the ceremony, former member of the House of Representatives, Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, described the handover as the fulfilment of the governor’s promise to return the 88 shops to their original owners.
Akinade-Fijabi urged the beneficiaries to maintain the facilities, keep their surroundings clean and take responsibility for protecting the shops, describing them as their property and an extension of their homes.
He commended the state government for completing the reconstruction, noting that the handover had fulfilled an assurance made to the traders after the fire outbreak.
Speaking on behalf of the traders, Alhaja Taiwo Sekinat Bisola, who represented the market leader, Mrs Taiwo Lawal, expressed appreciation to the Oyo State Government for fulfilling its promise to rebuild the shops.
She described the handover as a relief to the affected traders, many of whom lost their businesses during the fire outbreak, and thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for providing the reconstructed shops at no cost.
She also appealed to the beneficiaries to take proper care of the facilities, maintain cleanliness and observe safety measures to prevent another fire incident in the market.
Recall that the fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of March 11, at the plastic and rubber section of the Aleshinloye market, Ibadan, which destroyed goods worth millions of naira.
