Ibadan – The Oyo State Government has approved the sum of ₦4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion which occurred on January 16, 2024.
This decision was taken at the ongoing Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s office.
According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, this is apart from the over ₦200 million that the State Government had expended on accommodation, feeding, hospital and security bills following the tragic incident.
Also the Council approved the recommendation of the 10 man committee to revoke the Title of two properties off Adeyi avenue, scene of the explosion, in the overall interest of the public and that the Government should build a monument on the location of the revoked land in memory of victims of the tragedy.
The Council frowned at the spate of disinformation, half-truths and mischievous lies being peddled by persons purportedly representing the Residents on the role which the State Government has played in the Bodija explosion saga.
The Council said such insinuations are unfair and mischievous and the Government will not be discouraged in taking its time to do what is just for her citizens.
The Commissioner said some beneficiaries are engaged in family disputes which required painstaking intervention of the 10 man committee.
The government will also return to the owners, other properties adjoining ground zero to rebuild their homes at the advice of Government paid Structural Engineers.
According to the Commissioner, Government will, through the Ministry of Justice, ensure effective prosecution of the suspects so far arraigned in Court, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend other suspects linked to the case but at large.
