The member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON, has called for a thorough investigation into the fire that destroyed shops and goods at Bodija Market in Ibadan.
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Akinwale Bodija, Oyekunle expressed sympathy with the affected traders, describing the incident as a painful setback for those whose livelihoods had been disrupted.
He urged the relevant authorities to urgently establish the cause of the fire and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents.
The lawmaker stressed that the investigation should lead to practical improvements in fire prevention and emergency response across markets in the constituency.
Oyekunle also called for closer cooperation among government agencies, market leaders and traders, saying the protection of markets and livelihoods required collective effort.
He advised traders to observe safety precautions within their shops and business premises and put appropriate fire prevention measures in place.
The lawmaker assured the affected traders of his support for initiatives aimed at addressing recurring fire outbreaks in markets and other commercial centres.
