Oyo APC gov candidate donates N25m to market fire victims

Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, has donated N25 million to traders affected by a devastating fire at the Bode market in Ibadan. The incident destroyed numerous shops and goods worth millions of naira, particularly impacting the herbal section of the market.

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Leadership must go beyond rhetoric and political campaigns. People-oriented governance requires prompt response, empathy and tangible support for citizens in moments of crisis. The donation of N25 million to the affected traders is to show our commitment to the people’s welfare.

Alli made the announcement during a sympathy visit, commiserating with the victims and assuring them of the party's support during times of hardship. He stressed that effective leadership requires prompt empathy and tangible assistance, stating, "The donation of N25 million to the affected traders is to show our commitment to the people’s welfare."

The state APC Women Leader, Adekemi Opatunde, also contributed N5 million and 15,000 nose masks. Traders, especially women, welcomed the gestures, describing them as timely and encouraging. An eyewitness noted the extensive damage and the unknown cause of the fire, which has left many traders counting their losses.

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APC remains committed to restoring hope to the people of Oyo through responsible leadership, responsive governance and strategic interventions aimed at improving livelihoods.

Bode market is a significant trading hub in Ibadan, known for herbs and traditional products, attracting traders from across Nigeria. This incident follows a similar fire in September 2024 that destroyed over 40 shops at the Oranyan market's herbal section.

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The blaze caused extensive damage, leaving many traders counting their losses. We have not known the cause of this fire incident.