Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde has fulfilled his promise to victims of the Aleshinloye Market fire incident, as he on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, handed over newly built shops free of charge to plastic sellers whose shops were razed.
It would be recalled that fire outbreak on 12th March, 2026 destroyed several shops at the Plastic Section of the popular Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan, leaving traders counting millions of naira in losses.
During his on-the-spot assessment visit to the market on April 1st, 2026, Governor Makinde had assured the affected traders of government intervention and promised to rebuild and support them.
Fulfilling that promise, Governor Makinde today visited the market and officially gifted the rebuilt shops to the affected shop owners at no cost, bringing joy and relief to the beneficiaries.
The traders, who could not hide their joy, showered praises on the Governor, describing him as a promise-keeping leader who feels the pains of the common man.
In his remarks, Governor Makinde said his administration remains committed to the welfare of traders and the growth of commerce in Oyo State, noting that the market remains a critical economic hub for the state.
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan South West Local Government, Hon. Kehinde Adeyemi Akande, his Vice Chairman, Oloye Akinade Fijabi, Hon. Saheed Fijabi alongside political appointees and career officers of the local government were part of the Governor’s entourage to the market.
Hon. Akande commended Governor Makinde for his compassionate leadership and prompt intervention, saying the gesture would restore livelihoods and boost economic activities in the market.
He reaffirmed the commitment of Ibadan South West Local Government to continue to support the administration of Governor Makinde in delivering dividends of democracy to the grassroots.
Dignitaries present described the gesture as another testament to Governor Makinde’s people-centred governance.
