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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of four market leaders to designated trade leadership positions in the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, announced the appointments in a statement on Friday.
According to Oyelade, the governor approved the appointment of Y.K. Abass as Babalọjà General of Oyo State; S.T. Jimoh as Aare Oloja; J.T. Raimi as Asiwaju Oloja; and Princess Folashade Azeezat Nurudeen as Iyalọjà.
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The commissioner said a document from the office of the Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment, Professor Saliu Adedibu, explained that the appointments recognised the contributions of the four individuals to trade and commerce.
It noted that the appointees had played roles in coordinating trading committees across the state’s 33 local government areas.
“The appointments recognised the contributions of the four individuals to trade and commerce, particularly their roles in coordinating trading committees across the 33 local government areas of the state.
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“Their recognition is aimed at promoting unity, cooperation and harmony among trade associations, while strengthening the commercial sector and contributing to the state’s economic growth,” the document stated.
Oyelade added that the appointments were expected to improve coordination and cooperation among market associations across Oyo State.
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The commissioner described the appointees as experienced merchants with international reputations and considerable influence within the state’s trading community.
He expressed confidence that their leadership and commitment to commercial development would set a positive example for other stakeholders in the sector.
Oyelade urged traders across the state to cooperate with the newly appointed leaders to promote commerce and support the state’s economic development.
He added that the Makinde administration remained committed to improving coordination and management across sectors and supporting initiatives aimed at driving development and strengthening the state’s economy.
