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The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for establishment of well equipped fire stations in major markets across the State, to curb destruction of goods.
The call made at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Honorable Adebo Ogundoyin, is to serve as immediate intervention and long-term preventive measures to curb future fire incident in major markets.
This as Member representing Oyo East and West State Constituency, Honourable Rahaman Olorunpoto, presented fire incident that occurred earlier today at Ashamu Market, Kosobo, Oyo East Local Government area as Matter of Urgent Public Importance.
According to Honourable Olorunpoto, the inferno which started in the early hours of the day, destroyed goods and properties worth millions of naira, leaving traders and business owners in distress.
While commending swift response of Oyo State Fire Service and the Federal Fire Service, which helped contain the fire, Honourable Olorunpoto emphasized the need for proactive steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The House therefore urged State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA), to assess the extent of damage and provide immediate relief materials and financial assistance to affected traders.
The House however expressed solidarity with affected traders and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring better safety measures in markets across the State.
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