Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, has fulfilled his promise to victims of the Aleshinloye Market fire incident by handing over newly built shops free of charge to affected traders.

1. It would be recalled that a fire outbreak on March 12, 2026, razed several shops at the Plastic Section of the popular Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan, leaving traders with losses running into millions of naira.

Following the incident, Governor Makinde had, during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the market on April 1, 2026, assured the victims of government intervention and promised to rebuild the affected shops.

In fulfillment of that promise, the Governor, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, visited the market and officially handed over the reconstructed shops to the affected shop owners at no cost, a gesture that brought joy and relief to the beneficiaries.

The traders, overwhelmed with gratitude, lauded the Governor for his compassionate and promise-keeping leadership, describing him as a leader who truly feels the pains of the common man.

In his remarks, Governor Makinde reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of traders and the growth of commerce across the state, noting that Aleshinloye Market remains a critical economic hub for Oyo State.

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan South-West Local Government, Hon. Kehinde Adeyemi Akande, led members of his administration to receive the Governor. In attendance were the Vice Chairman, Oloye Akinade Fijabi, Hon. Saheed Fijabi, alongside political appointees and career officers of the local government.

Hon. Akande commended Governor Makinde for his prompt intervention and compassionate leadership, stating that the gesture will restore livelihoods and boost economic activities in the market. He reaffirmed the commitment of Ibadan South-West Local Government to continue supporting the Makinde-led administration in delivering dividends of democracy to the grassroots.