The Member representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Chief Whip of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olajide Akintunde, popularly known as AKT, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for appointing new market leaders across Oyo State.
AKT described the appointments as a significant step towards promoting unity, fairness, inclusiveness and cooperation among traders and artisans across the state.
The newly appointed market leaders include Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo Nurudeen as Iyaloja-General of Oyo State; Y.K. Abass as Babaloja-General; S.T. Jimoh as Aare Oloja; and J.T. Raimi as Asiwaju Oloja.
In a statement issued by Naija24hrs News, AKT noted that the appointments reflected Governor Makinde’s commitment to equity, fairness and justice in the distribution of leadership positions across the state.
He observed that the appointments demonstrated a balanced representation of the different zones of Oyo State, with the Asiwaju Oloja, Aare Oloja and Babaloja-General coming from the Ibadan Zone, while the Iyaloja-General hails from the Oyo Zone.
According to AKT, the arrangement would help strengthen mutual understanding, foster peaceful coexistence and encourage greater collaboration among market leaders, traders and artisans throughout the state.
He further expressed confidence that the newly appointed leaders would use their positions to promote the welfare of traders, improve market administration and contribute meaningfully to the growth of commercial activities across Oyo State.
AKT also urged market women, traders, artisans and other stakeholders to support the new leadership and work together towards building a more united, peaceful and prosperous market community.
He congratulated the appointees and wished them successful tenures, expressing optimism that their collective leadership would contribute to the continued development of markets and commercial activities in Oyo State.
