The Oubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr ) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin ( Ige Olakulehin 1) has called on stakeholders in the management of markets in Oyo State put up safety measures and protocols in the operations of the various markets across the State to prevent disasters leading to loss of lives and property.
This call followed the recent fire disaster at Aleshinloye market in Ibadan which reportedly gutted over 500 shops, just as the State Government promised to investigate the cause of the incident.
“I am not happy with the spate of fire disasters in market places and other areas in Ibadan and Oyo State. It is too frequent for comfort. I therefore call on the managers of markets to put up safety protocols and measures in our markets to stem the tide of incessant fire outbreaks and other disasters”
“Lives and property are precious. It is imperative that we protect and preserve both for sustainable living and economic development. All stakeholders must work together to prevent and mitigate this negative life and economic threatening trend”
The paramount ruler sympathised with traders in Aleshinloye market whose goods and wares were destroyed in the recent inferno praying God to replenish them and pleaded with the Government to see how it can mitigate the attendant losses.
