The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA), has expressed heartfelt sympathy to traders and residents affected by the devastating fire outbreak at Bode Market, describing the incident as a painful tragedy that has left many hardworking families counting huge losses and facing an uncertain future.
In a statement released on Saturday, BASA said she was deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident, noting that the destruction of shops, goods, and means of livelihood represents years of hard work, sacrifice, and investment. She prayed for strength and comfort for the victims, saying, “My thoughts and prayers are with every trader and family affected by this heartbreaking incident. I stand in solidarity with you during this difficult period and pray that you find the courage and support needed to recover from this loss.”
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The PDP senatorial candidate appealed to the Oyo State Government, emergency management agencies, corporate organisations, philanthropists, and other well-meaning Nigerians to urgently come to the aid of the affected traders through relief materials and financial assistance. According to her, prompt intervention will help restore hope and enable victims to rebuild their businesses and livelihoods.
BASA also stressed the need for improved fire prevention measures in markets across the state. She urged market leaders, traders, and relevant authorities to prioritise regular safety inspections, proper electrical installations, and emergency preparedness in order to minimise the occurrence of similar incidents in the future.
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While expressing optimism that Bode Market would recover from the unfortunate setback, BASA reaffirmed her solidarity with the affected traders and residents, praying that God grants them the resilience to overcome the tragedy. She added that the incident underscores the importance of collective support and proactive measures to safeguard lives, businesses, and the economic wellbeing of communities across Oyo South Senatorial district.
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