*A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Niyi Akintola, writes on how the Ibadan explosion destroyed his hotel and houses belonging to other prominent (dead and alive) Nigerians.
This is what remains of my modest contributions to hospitality businesses in Ibadanland just after the explosions of last night in Bodija.
It is a posh hotel in a posh area known as ‘House 40″ on Dejo Oyelese Street. Bodija. I recalled that some of our colleagues on this platform who had at one time enjoyed the hospitality of the modest 24 beds which include 8 suites, 3 chalets and 13 standard rooms are Alariwo, Wole Iyamu SAN, H,E. Iyiola Oladokun (whose residence) that shared a fence with my house 40 was completely destroyed.
Other members of the Bar whose properties were destroyed on the street include the Late Chief Bola Ige SAN, the late Chief Bandele Aiku SAN, and an hospitality building said to belong to the late Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN.
My three other properties on Alabiamo Street, Adeyi Street and Adenuga Street were also slightly damaged with removed roof, removed POP ceilings, sliding doors, air-conditioners and several electrical applications.
Oh my God, it is terrible.
As I write this with my hands trembling, some guests and 3 hotel staff are in the hospital but we thank God that no casuality was recorded. What a way to start a new year? I need your prayers please.
*NIYI AKINTOLA SAN
