Adelabu Donates N5 Million to Fire-Affected Traders

On July 3, 2026, Adebayo Adelabu, a former Minister and current governorship aspirant in Oyo State, donated N5 million to traders affected by a fire incident at Bode Market in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area. During his sympathy visit, Adelabu toured the burnt sections of the market to assess the extent of the damage and offered words of encouragement to the victims.

He emphasized the importance of supporting the traders, who are vital to the economy, and urged relevant agencies to investigate the cause of the fire and implement preventive measures across major markets in the state. Adelabu expressed gratitude that no lives were lost in the incident and acknowledged the emotional pain of the traders who suffered significant financial losses.

He called for the government to build fire stations across markets to avert future occurrences and highlighted the need for support to help traders recover and rebuild their businesses.