Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of four prominent market leaders to key trade leadership positions across the state.
The appointments were announced in a statement issued
the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on October 16, 2026.
According to the statement, the governor approved the appointment of 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 commissioner explained that the appointments followed a document from the office of the Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment, Professor Saliu Adedibu.
He noted that 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 Oyo State.
According to him, the initiative is designed to promote unity, cooperation and harmony among trade associations while strengthening the state’s commercial sector and contributing to economic growth.
Oyelade described the appointees as experienced merchants with international reputations and considerable influence within the state’s trading community.
He expressed confidence that their experience, leadership qualities and commitment to commercial development would positively impact the state’s trading environment and serve as an example to other stakeholders.
The commissioner also urged traders and market associations across Oyo State to cooperate with the newly appointed leaders to promote peaceful coexistence, effective coordination and the overall growth of commerce.
He reiterated that the Makinde administration remained committed to strengthening coordination and management across all sectors of the state, while supporting initiatives capable of driving development and improving Oyo State’s economic fortunes.
Signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade
Honourable Commissioner for Information
Oyo State
October 16, 2026
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