“Oyo APC Governorship Candidate Sharafadeen Alli Donates N25 Million to Victims of Ibadan Bode Market Fire”
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has donated N25 million to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Bode Market in Ibadan, providing financial relief to victims who lost goods and sources of livelihood.
The donation was presented as part of efforts to support traders struggling to recover from the devastating incident, which destroyed several shops and valuable merchandise. Alli expressed sympathy to the affected business owners, describing the fire as a major economic setback for many families that depend on the market for their daily income.
According to the APC governorship candidate, the financial assistance is intended to ease the immediate burden on victims while encouraging a swift return to commercial activities. He also called on government agencies, corporate organisations, and well-meaning Nigerians to complement ongoing relief efforts by extending additional support to those impacted by the disaster.
The Bode Market fire has once again highlighted concerns over fire safety, emergency response, and infrastructure in major commercial centres across Nigeria. Stakeholders have continued to advocate for improved fire prevention measures, better market planning, and increased investment in emergency services to reduce the impact of similar incidents in the future.
Market leaders and beneficiaries welcomed the donation, describing it as a timely intervention that would help many traders begin rebuilding their businesses. They also appealed for sustained support from both public and private institutions as affected families work toward full economic recovery.