Social amenities in two major markets in Ibadan the Oyo state capital, Moniya Market and Gbagi International Market received a boost as two water boreholes were inaugurated in the markets. The project was provided by a sports betting and casino brand, 2Bet.ng as part of its corporate social responsibilities (CSR) initiatives.
The water borehole project was undertaken to ensure its betting services caters for all punters, will providing the needed succour for both the market men and women as well as residents of the communities. It was done in partnership with the Oyo State Gaming Board.
Commssioning the facilities which included brand new generators (one for each of the two facilities), the Director General, Oyo State Gaming and Lottery Board, Hon. Olajide Boladuro, commended 22Bet for the facilities, adding that it is something that they’ve always wanted.
“It is a very laudable achievement for Oyo State government and 22Bet working together to achieve this for the people of Akinyele and Moniya area, in particular; this market area. It is very impressive, it’s been long coming, something that they’ve always wanted.
“So for a company like 22Bet to stand up do this as part of thier CSR, it is quite commendable. It is a very laudable gift, I am very happy and grateful about it,” he said.
Boladuro called on other companies domiciled in the state to emulate 22Bet to make lives better for the people.
“I want to use this opportunity to encourage all other companies, whether in the gaming industry or in any other industry within Oyo State, to do their own little bit. If every other company that is domiciled in our State can do a little bit of everything, the government will not be so overstretched. So, I encourage all other companies to do stuffs like this in various communities to make lives better and easy for all our people in Oyo State.”
He also called on the market men and women to take care of the facilities.
Counsellor, Ward 5, Akinyele Local Government Area, of the State, Hon. Ojelabi Oluwaseun, thanked 22Bet for laudable project, noting that it definitely alleviate the challenges of water in the market.
Chairman, Gbagi International Market, New Gbagi Market, Ibadan, Alhaji Ganiyu Adetayo,expressed his appreciation to 22Bet, adding that the water borehole facilties will go a long way in helping them.