The Acting
Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, has expressed
heartfelt sympathy to traders and residents affected by the recent fire
outbreak at Oranyan Market, Ibadan.
In a statement
issued on Monday, the Acting Governor described the incident as a tragic loss
that has disrupted the livelihoods of hardworking traders and caused
significant hardship to families.
He assured that the State Government would stand
firmly with the victims during this difficult time.
He noted that
emergency response teams have been deployed to assess the extent of the damage,
while immediate relief measures are being put in place to support those
affected.
The Acting Governor further stated that the government is committed
to restoring the market and implementing preventive measures to avert future
occurrences.
He commended
the swift intervention of the Oyo State Fire Service and other security
agencies, while urging traders and residents to remain calm and hopeful.
The Acting
Governor said, “I received with deep sadness the news of the fire outbreak that
occurred at Oranyan Market, Ibadan.
This unfortunate incident has caused untold
hardship to our hardworking traders who lost their goods and means of
livelihood in the inferno.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Oyo State, I extend heartfelt sympathy to all affected traders, their families, and the entire Oranyan Market community.
We share in your pain and stand with you in this difficult time.
“The State Government is already working closely with relevant emergency agencies to assess the extent of the damage and provide immediate relief to victims. Beyond emergency support, we are committed to putting in place measures that will help restore the market and prevent future occurrences.
“We commend the swift response of the fire service and security agencies, and we urge our traders to remain calm and hopeful.”
Signed:
Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor of Oyo State
August 24, 2026
