His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1 ) paid condolence visit to Bode Market in order to condole the traders on the recent fire disaster that happened in the market.
The Paramount ruler expressed his condolences to the affected traders by the infano, adding that he received the news with rude shock.
The condolence message was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga during the visit on Tuesday 7th July, 2026.
Speaking through the Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Salawudeen Amidu Ajibade and the Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland Oba Abiodun Azees, Oba Ladoja appreciated the market traders for immediately embarking upon on reconstruction of the market without delay.
Describing Bode Market as an international one for all and Sundry to trade, the monarch enjoined the traders to make love, unity and transparency their watchwords.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Iyaloja of Ibadanland Chief (Mrs)Iswat Abiola Ameringun appreciated the condolence visit made by Olubadan delegates assuring the Kabiyesi that peaceful co -existence tranquility and love for one another will reign supreme in the market.
Dignitaries assembled to receive Oba Ladoja included Iyaloja of Bode Market, Chief (Mrs) Makinde Sikirat, other Iyalojas from the eleven Local Governments Areas in Ibadanland, Mogajis, Religious Leaders, Market traders among others.
E – Signed
Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga
The Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland.
