Ibadan – Following the fire outbreak at Orita Aperin Market, the Lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Honourable Abass Adigun Agboworin, on Monday, pledged the sum of N500,000 to the victims of the inferno.
Agboworin made the pledge when he visited the scene of the incident to commiserate with the victims in the company other constituents and PDP leaders.
Recall that the inferno destroyed several stores at the Orita-Aperin market, located in Ward 4 of the Ibadan North East local government area.
Agboworin, who is the chairman of the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, expressed sympathy for the victims, urging them to trust in God for a speedy recovery from the shock and rehabilitation of their shops and goods.
The lawmaker pledged a donation of N500,000 at the scene which, according to him, would be handed over to the leadership of the market including the Babaloja and Iyaloja for proper coordination of the fund.
He equally promised to fix the borehole system and give the market an industrial generating set, which he said would be delivered later in the week.
He said: “I feel so sad about this unfortunate incident. Of course, we all know that at this particular period, incidents such as this are bound to occur simply because we are in the dry season.
“So, I am here to let our people know that I feel for them and I have their interest at heart. For this reason, I will support the victims of the market with a sum of N500,000. I will provide funds for the damaged pumping machine. Also, a generating set, during the week, will be delivered to you.
“I equally want to sensitize you that during this dry season, you need to be careful and take necessary preventions. Things that can easily trigger fire incidents should be watched out for.”
The Chairman of the Ibadan North East local government area, Ibrahim Akintayo, who joined the lawmaker to visit the scene, also promised to donate a sum of N250,000 to support the victims.
In separate remarks, the Babaloja and Iyaloja of the market, Baba Ayinde Delesolu and Iyaafin Kemi Akala respectively, appreciated the lawmaker for extending his hands of support to the market through the donation, saying it is the biggest of all donations.
They noted that the traders were jolted by the incident, considering the goods and properties that were damaged.
The People’s Democratic Party Chairman of Ibadan North East, Pa Fatokun Abuye, who also joined the lawmaker, while speaking, commiserated with the victims, assuring them that the lawmaker would fulfill his promises in no time.
