•Visits traders
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has visited the shops razed by fire at Oja-Oba area of Osogbo and commiserated with the victims.
The Nation reports that the fire razed nine herb shops, destroying over N100 million goods.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, confirmed the visit.
The statement said Oyetola, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, alongside his Chief of Staff, Dr. Charles ‘Diji Akinola and exco members, described the incident as unfortunate.
Speaking with the victims, Oyebamiji said: “Governor Oyetola is not around now, but he has requested that a powerful delegation must come to commiserate with the victims, most importantly the Iyaloja and Babaloja of this market. This is why we are here.
“Mr. Governor sympathises with the victims and prays that an incident of such will not reoccur. As you all know, our governor is always concerned about the welfare and comfort of the citizens. As soon as he returns, he will make a statement.
“So, on behalf of the governor and the good people of Osun, I commiserate with the victims and the entire members of the market community.”