Makinde Appoints Abass, Jimoh, Raimi, Princess Nurudeen as Oyo Market Leaders
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 4 prominent market leaders to key trade leadership positions in the state, in a move aimed at strengthening coordination, unity and cooperation among market associations.
The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who said the governor approved Y.K. Abass as Babalọjà General of Oyo State; S.T. Jimoh as Aare Oloja of Oyo State; J.T. Raimi as Asiwaju Oloja of Oyo State; and Princess Folashade Azeezat Nurudeen as Iyalọjà of Oyo State.
According to the statement, a document from the office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Demola Ojo, explained that the appointments recognised the contributions of the 4 individuals to trade and commerce, particularly their roles in coordinating trading committees across the 33 local government areas of the state.
The government said the appointments were intended to promote unity, cooperation and harmony among trade associations, while strengthening the commercial sector and contributing to Oyo State’s economic growth.
Oyelade added that the appointments were expected to improve coordination among market associations and foster stronger relationships among traders across the state.
He described the appointees as experienced merchants with international reputations and considerable influence within Oyo State’s trading community.
The commissioner expressed confidence that their experience, leadership and commitment to the development of commerce would serve as a positive example to other stakeholders in the sector.
He also urged traders across the state to cooperate with the newly appointed market leaders to promote the growth of commerce and contribute to the overall development of the state’s economy.
Oyelade reaffirmed the Makinde administration’s commitment to effective coordination and management across sectors, as well as support for initiatives capable of driving development and improving the state’s economic fortunes.