The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the sum of N50 million to the traders of Araromi Auto Spare part Market in Ibadan as a relief fund in fulfilment of his promise to give succour to the victims of the last fire incident in the market.
It will be recalled that fire destroyed multimillion naira goods at the renowned automobile market, leading to the promise given by the governor that he will support the victims.
The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal, during the cheque presentation in his office, stated that the action was in line with the governor’s promise to the victims of the inferno for their losses, stressing that the state government will always prioritise the welfare citizens of the state.
The commissioner urged people in the market and the state at large to be cautious of the way they hand electric appliances and prayed for God’s intervention in putting an end to such incidents in the state.
Receiving the N50m cheque on behalf of the victims, the president, of Ibadan Motor Parks Dealer Association, Mr Moruf Ishola Olanrewaju, appreciated Governor Makinde for fulfilling his promises to the people, adding that the intervention, which was to cushion the effect of the inferno on the affected traders, will get to them all.
In their separate remarks, the chairman of the Car Division, Araromi Spare Parts Market, Mr Akeem Adebayo, and the Secretary of the Tyre Division, Mr Rasheed Mustapha, commended Governor Makinde for his continuous efforts in ensuring the people of the state enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Those present at the presentation of the relief fund include the Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Barr. Abiodun Abdulraheem, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Adebisi Adeniyi and the Permanent Secretary, Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Segun Ajekigbe among others.
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