Bodija Market Fire: Reps Member, Folajimi Oyekunle DON Orders Investigation, Sympathises With Traders

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the fire outbreak that razed several shops at Bodija Market in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Goods worth millions of naira were reportedly destroyed in the inferno.

In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Akinwale Bodija, Oyekunle expressed sympathy with the affected traders, describing the incident as a painful setback for business owners whose livelihoods have been disrupted.

The lawmaker called for a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire and to identify measures needed to prevent a recurrence.

He assured the affected traders of his commitment to supporting efforts aimed at finding lasting solutions to recurring fire incidents in markets and other commercial centres.

Oyekunle stressed the need for proactive safety measures to protect traders, their investments and livelihoods, noting that preventing such disasters requires collective responsibility.

He appealed to traders to prioritise safety in their places of business by observing necessary precautions and ensuring appropriate fire prevention measures are in place.

According to him, concerted efforts are required from relevant authorities, market leaders and traders to strengthen preventive mechanisms and avert incidents capable of causing significant economic losses.

The lawmaker reiterated the need for lasting measures to safeguard businesses and urged relevant authorities to treat the incident with urgency, ensuring that findings from the investigation inform practical steps to improve fire prevention and emergency response in markets across the constituency.