At least about 20 to 30 shops housed by Bola Ige International Business Complex, Gbagi, Ibadan have been marked for demolition by the Oyo state government.
The government said as part of its efforts in restoring the popular market back to international standard, the identified shops which it described as illegally built would be demolished.
The state commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Investment, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, informed that the action became necessary in restoring Bola Ige International Business Complex, Gbagi, Ibadan back to international standard as provided in the master plan of the market so as to create a conducive environment for businesses within the State to thrive.
The Commissioner further added that the task force committee set up by Governor Seyi Makinde to restructure the business complex has submitted its report and implementation would follow in due course.
He, however assured the market men and women that the state government remained committed to providing them the basic facilities that would promote the economic activities in the market.
