The Aguiyi Ironsi International Market Association, Ladipo, has called for the assistance of Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State as goods worth billions of naira were lost in the fire disaster that engulfed some sections of the market.
According to the chairman of the association, Emmanuel Mbamara the efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency helped in preventing the fire from escalating to other buildings. “I want to use this medium to thank Lagos State for their full support during this fire outbreak. And that of the Fire Service. Honestly, these people are great. They did a very nice job. I want to also thank the Governor who has been a huge assistant and is sending his men to come and commiserate with us.” He said.
According to Mbamara who said the Mushin Local Government chairman has been supportive since the unfortunate incident, “He is truly a father, a friend and a brother. He has been here. He even sent the vice-chairman to the market to see things for himself,” he added. 
Mbamara said that the market lost billions of naira to the inferno.”Many of the traders lost everything they had laboured, some lost two to three shops”.
He further explained that some of the car engines lost to the inferno were sold for #500,000, #450,000 and #200,000 each depending on grade and model, “So we lost a lot. The number of shops that we are looking at is about 200 or more shops that got burnt. Two buildings were seriously affected,” Mbamara said.
The chairman disclosed that the market association would be working with LASEMA to establish an emergency response unit in the market.The association would ensure that all shops were equipped with fire extinguishers and more access roads created in the market in case of any emergencies.
