Government of the state of Osun under the leadership of Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has expressed it's displeasure at roadside trading on market days at various markets in the state which is endangering the lives of both the buyers and sellers particularly in markets along major streets.
This was disclosed by the Hon. Commissioner for commerce, Industry ,Cooperatives and Empowerment ,Dr.Bode Olaonipekun during a meeting with Executive of market Women in the state led by the Iyaloja general Osun state ,Alhaja Awaawu Asindemade.
He stated that safety of lives and property is paramount in the heart of the Governor . This was the reason he is soliciting for the cooperation of the market leaders to mandate their members to stop displaying their wares along the road and move inside the market where buyers will locate them.
Dr Olaonipekun further expressed the plan of Government to upgrade the markets through urban renewal programme in such a way that it will accommodate all the traders no matter the size of their business.
He urged the market Women to ensure that rules that guide operation and maintenance of markets are obeyed.
Earlier, the Iyaloja general of the state of Osun,Alhaja Asindemade formally welcome the Hon. Commissioner to the Ministry as that was the first time all the Iyalojas in the state were meeting him since he and the special Adviser to the Governor on Cooperatives, Chief Mrs Ogunfolaju assumed office.
She solicited the assistance of the commissioner in the following areas: 1 Local Government to give due recognition to the Iyalojas at the local government level. 2.Resuscitation of Market Board that was constituted by the immediate past Administration which actually gave due recognition to the Market Women. 3.Carrying them along on issues relating to establishment, renovation and maintenance of markets.
4. Establishment of Commerce desk/department in Local government Areas of the State like we have Works, health departments etc in respective LGAs.
The Hon. Commissioner promised to look into their requests and also deliver their message to the appropriate quarter.
Present at the meeting were all the Iyalojas throughout the Local Governments in the state, Director Commerce, Mrs Mary Ashaolu and other members of staff.
Mrs Funmilola Oyedele Director Information.
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