Senator Sharafadeen Alli has called on government and well-meaning individuals to provide support for traders and other victims affected in the fire incident that occurred at the Oranyan Market, Ibadan on Monday.
He made the call while expressing sympathy and solidarity with the victims of the fire outbreak that destroyed shops and goods worth millions at the herb section of the popular Oranyan Market.
Senator Alli, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Akeem Abas, noted with sadness the significant loss of goods worth millions of naira to the fire incident.
He urged the government to provide immediate assistance and relief to the affected traders to help them recover from their losses and rebuild their businesses.
Senator Alli appealed to well-meaning individuals and organisations to join hands in providing support to the victims, stressing that this is a time for unity and compassion.
The lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial acknowledged the severe impact the fire incident would have on the traders and their families who depended on Oranyan Market for their livelihood.
He described the incident as a tragic setback for the traders and the entire Oranyan community, calling for collective support in these trying times.
Senator Alli called on relevant authorities to expedite the ongoing investigations to determine the cause of the fire and to ensure that adequate preventive measures are put in place to avoid a recurrence.
He also reassured the victims that he would continue to advocate for their welfare and work towards securing the necessary aid and interventions.
Senator Alli restated his commitment to the overall development and safety of markets within Oyo South, pledging to partner with relevant stakeholders to enhance fire safety measures and infrastructure in markets across the senatorial district.
Recalled that the fire outbreak occured at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area on Monday. No fewer than 20 shops were affected, though no life was lost to the incident.
It was gathered the fire incident that gutted the herbal section of the market started around 2:45 am in one of the affected shops and later spread to the other shops.
