The Iyaloja-General of Oyo State, Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo Nurudeen, has paid a solidarity visit to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Bola Ige International Business Complex, New Gbagi Market, Ibadan.
The visit was aimed at expressing sympathy and showing support for traders whose shops and goods were destroyed in the October 29, 2026 fire incident.
During the visit, Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen sympathised with the affected traders and called on the Oyo State Government, corporate organisations, philanthropists and well-meaning Nigerians to support the victims in rebuilding their businesses and restoring their means of livelihood.
She stressed the importance of collective support and solidarity in helping the affected traders overcome the losses suffered in the unfortunate incident.
Market leaders, including the Babaloja-General, Alhaji Y.K. Abass, and Alhaja Kudirat Moriyeba, commended the Iyaloja-General and her delegation for the visit, concern and show of solidarity with the affected traders.
They appreciated the gesture, describing the visit as a demonstration of support for the market community during a difficult period.
