Following the gas explosion that occurred at Ita-Oshin in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State in April 2023, Ogun State government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has compensated victims whose businesses were affected by the inferno with cash and relief items, at the MKO Abiola Trade Fair Center, Laderin, Abeokuta.

Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Hon. Oluwafunmilayo Efuwape, while presenting cash to the victims, assured them that the present administration would always respond to the plight of residents in the state.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Lateef Benson, Hon. Efuwape recalled Governor Dapo Abiodun’s promise to compensate affected victims after assessment of damages caused by the explosion, enjoining the victims to judiciously utilise the funds to resuscitate their businesses.

Also speaking, Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South-West Zone, Mr. Olanrewaju Kadiri, said the gesture was a proof of government’s concern about the welfare of the people, especially the victims of the explosion.

In his remarks, Director, Ogun State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Wale Shonde, appreciated NEMA for its support, imploring the traders to be safety conscious at all times.

In their separate responses, two beneficiaries, Mr. Isaac Fatade and Mrs. Muibat Odunjo, appreciated the federal and state governments for coming to their aid, saying the compensation was enough to restart their businesses.