Olubadan calls for safety measures in markets 

Stakeholders in the management of markets in Oyo State have been called upon the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, to embed safety measures and protocols in the operations of the various markets across the state to prevent disasters leading to loss of lives and property.

This call came on the aftermath of the recent fire disaster at Aleshinloye market in Ibadan with the Oyo State government promising an investigation into the incident.

The statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, read in part, “I am not happy with the spate of fire disasters in market and other places in Ibadan and Oyo State. It is too frequent for comfort. My call is for the managers of markets to develop and implement stringent safety protocols and measures in our markets to stem the tide of incessant fire outbreaks and other disasters.

“Lives and property are precious. It is imperative that we protect and preserve both for sustainable living and economic development. All stakeholders must work together to prevent and mitigate this negative life and economic threatening trend”

The paramount ruler sympathised with traders in  Aleshinloye market whose goods and wares were destroyed in the recent inferno, praying God to replenish them while pleading with the government to see how it can mitigate the attendant losses.