Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday inaugurated a 2km road, a fire service station, shops and an ultra-modern trailer park at Bodija International Market, Ibadan, all executed by Ibadan North Local Government.
Makinde named the trailer park after Ibadan warlord, Balogun Oderinlo, saying the projects showed that local councils in the state were functional and discharging their constitutional responsibilities without interference.
He said the facilities would boost commercial activities, improve ease of doing business and strengthen the state’s economy, urging traders to keep supporting his administration’s development agenda.
The governor assured that more infrastructure projects would be delivered under his successor.
Ibadan North Council Chairman, Seun Olufade, thanked Makinde for his support, saying the projects would improve transportation, boost public safety and position Bodija market as a leading commercial hub.
A contractor, Adekunle Akinpelu, commended the government for tackling long-standing infrastructure gaps, noting that the fire station would help prevent losses of property and lives recorded in past market fire incidents.
The Chairman of Bodija Market and the Otun Iyaloja, Alhaja Oyebamiji, said the projects would bring greater comfort and safety to traders and customers.