In a move to reassure traders and residents of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde recently visited the scene of a devastating fire outbreak at a major market in the state capital. The governor, who was accompanied by top government officials and security personnel, vowed to take proactive measures to prevent future fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
The fire outbreak, which occurred on a Tuesday evening, razed several shops and stalls, leaving traders with millions of naira in losses. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started from a faulty electrical installation and quickly spread to other parts of the market.
Governor Makinde, who arrived at the scene of the fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday, expressed his sympathy for the affected traders and promised to take immediate action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of property and livelihoods suffered by our traders,” Makinde said. “We will do everything in our power to support those affected and to prevent such incidents from happening again.”
During his visit to the market, Governor Makinde announced a series of measures aimed at preventing future fire outbreaks in markets across the state. These measures include:
– Installation of Fire Alarm Systems: The state government will install fire alarm systems in all major markets in the state.
– Regular Inspection of Electrical Installations: The state government will conduct regular inspections of electrical installations in markets to ensure that they are safe and compliant with regulations.
– Training of Market Traders: The state government will provide training for market traders on fire safety and prevention.
– Provision of Firefighting Equipment: The state government will provide firefighting equipment to markets across the state.
Governor Makinde also announced that the state government will provide support to traders who were affected by the fire outbreak. This support will include:
– Financial Assistance: The state government will provide financial assistance to traders who lost their livelihoods in the fire outbreak.
– Provision of Temporary Stalls: The state government will provide temporary stalls for traders who were affected by the fire outbreak.
The visit of Governor Makinde to the scene of the fire outbreak at the Oyo market is a clear demonstration of his commitment to the welfare and safety of traders and residents of the state. The measures announced by the governor to prevent future fire outbreaks in markets across the state are a welcome development, and we hope that they will be implemented promptly.