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The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Oyo State chapter on Monday visited the largest auto spare part market in Ibadan, Araromi which was recently razed by fire.
During the visitation, the group inspected the burnt sections of the market and commiserated with the victims of the fire incident.
Speaking during the inspection, Chairman, APBN, Oyo State, Mr Kola Lawal explained that the group will collaborate with the Oyo State government by giving professional advice to ensure that a well-structured market is built for the traders.
Lawal, also added that the group wil serve as an intermediary between the government and the traders of the market.
Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) as well as 28 other bodies under the umbrella of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) have called for more patronage of indigenous professionals.
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Speaking during the board meeting of the association, president of APBN, Akin Oyegbola, said the country is yet to recover from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and #EndSARS crisis.
He said the nation needs a peaceful atmosphere to attract attention from foreign and local investors.
Oyegbola said the change of baton at the top echelon of security apparatus may not be the only requirement but the small beginning of a completely different far-reaching and effective strategy for providing the much needed security for lives and properties in the land.
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He said it has been proven that Nigerian professionals can hold their own anywhere in the world.
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The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria has said that insecurity in the country is becoming increasingly challenging, stressing that it is bad for the nation’s economy.
This is just as the association appealed to the Federal Government to show commitment to engaging local professionals in project execution rather than opting for expatriates.
A statement on Friday stated that the APBN President, Akin Oyegbola, disclosed these during the Board Meeting of the association sponsored by the Nigerian Institute of Building, a member of the APBN.
He stated that the appointment of new service chiefs was a right step towards ensuring security of lives and property in the country, noting that there is a need for a peaceful atmosphere to attract foreign and local investors.