Makinde inaugurates 177 shops, motor park, other projects in Oyo

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde officially inaugurated a series of development projects at the Agodi-Gate Market in Ibadan on Friday. The newly commissioned facilities include 69 lock-up shops, 108 open stalls, a motor park, a new road network, and a modern restaurant, all constructed by the Ibadan North-East Local Government.

During the commissioning event at Araromi Market, Agodi-Gate, Governor Makinde declared that his administration is dedicated to redefining governance across all levels in the state. He instructed that traders previously operating on the roadside be relocated to the newly built shops without any cost. This initiative follows closely on the heels of another project inauguration just a day prior, where Makinde commissioned a road network, fire service building, and a car park with shops at the Bodija International Market.

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The newly constructed market and motor park have restored the once-busy commercial hub to its former glory, providing traders and commuters with a safer and more conducive environment for business.

Makinde commended the council chairman, Ibrahim Akintayo, for his role in delivering these projects, highlighting the successful collaboration between the state and local governments. "The newly constructed market and motor park have restored the once-busy commercial hub to its former glory, providing traders and commuters with a safer and more conducive environment for business," the governor stated.

He urged traders and motorists to utilize the facilities responsibly and report any attempts to charge fees for the new shops. "Move away from the road and enter the park. We have decided that we will always make provisions before prohibiting roadside trading," Makinde added, acknowledging that roadside trading often supports families. The local government chairman, Akintayo, praised Makinde's commitment to people-oriented policies, which he said inspired local governments to undertake projects that directly improve citizens' lives.

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I am glad today that we have restored the glory of this park through the Ibadan North-East Local Government. And as for the traders who sell their wares on the roadside, your names have been properly documented and the shops will be given to you free of charge. Report anyone who tries to collect money from you. Move away from the road and enter the park. We have decided that we will always make provisions before prohibiting roadside trading. What people fail to realise is that these traders use part of their little profit to send their children to school. So, we have done this project to ease their burden.