Akesan market is one of a composition of social relations or infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange, sell goods, empower people and feed families in Oyo town.
Akesan market is historical and has value to the good people of Oyo town and Oyo State in general.
Akesan market had been in existence for 400 years, the inferno in the market has made traders to suffer losses and this make state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde promised to compensate the traders for the losses suffered as well as rebuild the market.
The Governor of Oyo State said the project would be in two phases and would be completed within a year.
The first phase of reconstruction which involves 352 lockup shops, a police post, 12 units of toilets, an administrative block and good road network.
The second phase, which will involve 160 lockup shops, warehouse, cold room and upgraded fire service station, will take two months after commencement.
Visiting the site you will be marvel to see wonders coming from the state government.
Indigenous contractor handles the project as well as workers sourced from Oyo town.
The good people of Oyo town believe the whole art of government consists in the art of being honest as displayed by the governor.. Governor Seyi Makinde has aim to his duty, and mankind is giving him credit for that.
Effectively, Governor Seyi Makinde has shown to the world that knowledge management, innovation and production are integral part of good governance.
Bashorun writes from Àgbókojó.
