Seyi Makinde Appoints Four Leaders to Boost Oyo Trade

On October 16, 2026, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approved the appointments of four market leaders to key trade leadership positions. The appointees are 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. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
According to a document from the Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment, Prof. Saliu Adedibu, these appointments recognize the individuals' significant contributions to trade and commerce, particularly in coordinating trading committees across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State. The aim is to promote unity, cooperation, and harmony among trade associations, thereby strengthening the commercial sector and contributing to the state's economic growth.
Oyelade expressed confidence in the appointees' leadership and urged traders to support them for the overall development of the state's economy.
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