MAKINDE COMMISSIONS 177 SHOPS, MOTOR PARK, OTHER PROJECTS IN OYO
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday inaugurated 69 lock-up shops, 108 open stalls, a motor park, a new road network and a modern restaurant constructed by the Ibadan North-East Local Government at Agodi-Gate Market, Ibadan.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony held at Araromi Market, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, the governor said his administration would continue to redefine governance at all levels across the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
Following the inauguration of the lock-up shops and open stalls, Makinde directed that roadside traders at Agodi-Gate Market be relocated into the newly constructed shops free of charge.
The development comes barely 24 hours after the governor commissioned a road network, a fire service building and an ultramodern car park with shops at Bodija International Market, projects executed by the Ibadan North Local Government Area.
Makinde commended the Chairman of Ibadan North-East Local Government, Ibrahim Akintayo, for delivering the projects, describing them as evidence of the strong collaboration between the state and local governments.
“The collaboration between the state and local governments in the state has resulted in impactful developments.
“The newly constructed market and motor park have restored the once-busy commercial hub to its former glory, providing traders and commuters with a safer and more conducive environment for business.”
The governor urged traders and motorists to make proper use of the facilities and warned against attempts to extort beneficiaries of the newly built shops.
“I am glad today that we have restored the glory of this park through the Ibadan North-East Local Government. And as for the traders who sell their wares on the roadside, your names have been properly documented and the shops will be given to you free of charge.
“Report anyone who tries to collect money from you. Move away from the road and enter the park. We have decided that we will always make provisions before prohibiting roadside trading. What people fail to realise is that these traders use part of their little profit to send their children to school. So, we have done this project to ease their burden.”
In his welcome address, Akintayo thanked the governor for his commitment to people-centred policies, noting that the administration’s approach had encouraged local governments to execute projects with direct benefits for residents.
“The projects would promote orderly transportation, stimulate commerce, create jobs, improve sanitation, provide a conducive business environment, and enhance revenue generation for the local government.
“Let me urge transport unions, market associations, business owners, and other users of the facilities to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness, preventing vandalism, complying with operational guidelines, and ensuring orderliness.”
Delivering the vote of thanks, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, appreciated the governor for his continued support for local government councils. He also commended stakeholders for their contributions to the successful completion of the projects and their efforts towards improving the ease of doing business in the state.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal; the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo; the Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi; commissioners; the Chairman of Local Government Chairmen in the state, Sikiru Sanda; the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Y.K. Abass; market leaders; traditional rulers; religious leaders; and other dignitaries.
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