According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa, Governor Makinde also assured that original shop owners will first be taken care of.
Browsing: Akesan Market
The governor and his team took time to inspect the completed Phase One of the Akesan Market, while he also led some government officials to inspect the ongoing rehabilitation of the 5.25km Gedu-Oroki-Sabo-Asipa Road.
The Federal Government has handed over building materials to the Oyo State Government for the reconstruction of the razed Akesan Market in Oyo town.
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said the State Government would rebuild the Akesan Market, Oyo and also provide support to all victims of last Sunday’s fire incident, which razed the popular 400-year-old market.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has sought for humanitarian support from the National Emergency Management Agency for victims Akesan Market Fire outbreak in Oyo State.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has sympathised with his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, on the two fire incidents that ravaged Akesan Market, Oyo and Iyagankun furniture market, Ibadan.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has sympathised with the government and people of Oyo State over the fire incident that gutted the Akesan Market in the ancient town of Oyo.