Makinde Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For Oyo Market Fire
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde , has taken responsibility for the fire incident that razed Akesan market in Oyo State early Sunday morning .
He said this after visiting the site of the incident alongside his cabinet members on Wednesday .
He assured the victims that his administration would rebuild the market .
The governor gave an update on the visit via his Facebook page , attaching pictures.
He posted, “ We visited Oja Akesan , Oyo Town to assess the damage caused by the fire outbreak last Sunday , this afternoon ( Wednesday ) . I commiserated with traders who lost goods in the fire and told them I am taking full responsibility for the failure of the fire service to contain the fire , and that our administration will make things right .
“ I assured them that our administration will rebuild a new modern market as soon as possible , and that the Caretaker Chairman of Oyo East LGA has a list of all traders in the market . He will give it to us to enable us to support the traders , who lost goods in the fire . ”
The Akesan Market is famous for the sale of a wide range of food items , local artefacts, clothing materials , and household utensils , among others .
Source:- Punchng
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