By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration would continue to do everything possible to transform markets across the state and ensure that traders can carry out their businesses in safe and secure spaces.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Adebayo Lawal, stated this during the commissioning of the Omituntun Ultramodern Market, Omi Adio, Ibadan.
He maintained that the market, with 406 lockup shops, 56 open stalls, administrative office, security post, clear walkway and toilets, among other facilities, is the fourth of its kind in the governor’s two terms of office, with the Akesan Ultramodern Market, Oyo; Akinyele Farmers’ Market, Ibadan and the Kajola Ultramodern Market, Ogbomoso South Local Government, having come earlier.
According to the governor, the idea of building ultramodern markets is important to the government, as it intends to replicate the initiative across the state so that traders in the state will not continue to display their trades by the roadside.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Demola Ojo, said the project is a testament to the governor’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for businesses.
Asiwaju of Ido Local Government and Bashorun Bamofin of Ibadanland, Chief Niyi Akintola, who welcomed dignitaries to the event, said the ultramodern market would truly make life better for our people.
He noted that the local government has experienced massive transformation under Governor Makinde’s leadership, which genuinely cares about the welfare of the people of Ido and the entire Oyo State.
Similarly, the Chairman, Ido Local Government, Sheriff Adeojo, said the construction of the ultramodern market by the local government was a fulfillment of Governor Makinde’s campaign promise and a delivery of the dividend of democracy to the people.
The event was attended by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Ladoja and other traditional rulers; commissioners; Chairmen of Local Governments in Oyo State and other dignitaries.
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