Ogun State Governor;
DapoAbiodun says shop owners at the Oba Lipede International Market, Kuto,
Abeokuta, who lost valuables during Saturday night’s inferno would be supported
by the state government.
Governor Abiodun gave
the assurance when he toured the market to ascertain the level of destruction
caused by the fire incident said, an enumeration would be carried out to
determine the losses incurred by shop owners at the market to immediately
provide succour to those affected and ensure that they can quickly get back on
their feet.
He commended the state
fire service for their timely intervention which prevented the fire from
extending to other parts of the market, adding that, the government would study
the report on why the fire started and look at how best to prevent future
occurrences.
He has also directed the Bureau of Electrical Services to provide better illumination and lighting for the market, which was built over 40 years ago.
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