The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has advised market leaders to put the necessary measures in place to prevent incessant inferno in markets across the state.
The traditional ruler made this declaration while reacting to the fire incident at Aleshinloye market in Ibadan recently.
Recall that no fewer than five hundred shops and stalls were razed during the inferno that occurred in the market recently.
The Olubadan in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, advised the market leaders to put the necessary measures in place to prevent future occurrences.
The statement was made available to Afriposot on Friday.
Olubadan who spoke further also sympathised with traders in the market.
He prayed to God to replenish them and pleaded with the governments to see how they can mitigate the attendant losses.
“I am not happy with the spate of fire disasters in market and other places in Ibadan and Oyo State. It is too frequent for comfort. My call is for the managers of markets to develop and implement stringent safety protocols and measures in our markets to stem the tide of incessant fire outbreaks and other disasters.
“Lives and property are precious. It is imperative that we protect and preserve both for sustainable living and economic development. All stakeholders must work together to prevent and mitigate this negative life and economic threatening trend”.