Ogun Market Leaders Celebrate New Iyaloja-General, Vice Iyaloja-General

The Ogun State Market Women and Men Association has announced the appointment of Alhaja Chief Mrs. Oluwakemi Abeke Oloyede as the Iyaloja-General and President of the Ogun State Market Women and Men Association.

Also appointed, Alhaja Chief Mrs. Sariat Adeleye, the Iyaloja Akile-Ijebu, as the Vice Iyaloja-General and Vice President of the Ogun State Market Women and Men Association.

The appointments mark a significant development in the leadership of market women and men across Ogun State, with the new leadership expected to strengthen unity, cooperation and effective representation among traders and market leaders throughout the state.

The announcement, dated August 19, 2026, has generated excitement among market leaders and stakeholders, particularly within the Ijebu axis, where the appointment of Alhaja Chief Mrs. Sariat Adeleye to the position of Vice Iyaloja-General and Vice President has been widely welcomed.

The Committee of Egbe Oloja Ijebu North, representing market leaders and stakeholders in Ijebu North, has extended its warm congratulations to both the newly appointed Iyaloja-General and President, Alhaja Chief Mrs. Oluwakemi Abeke Oloyede, and the Vice Iyaloja-General and Vice President, Alhaja Chief Mrs. Sariat Adeleye.

**Alhaja Chief Mrs. Oluwakemi Abeke Oloyede, Iyaloja-General and President**

The congratulatory message was presented as a show of solidarity, goodwill and support for the new leadership. The committee expressed confidence that the two women leaders will bring their wealth of experience, commitment and understanding of market administration to bear in their new responsibilities.

The group also acknowledged the importance of unity among market women and men across Ogun State and expressed optimism that the new leadership will continue to promote the welfare and interests of traders while fostering peaceful relationships among market associations and stakeholders.

**Alhaja Chief Mrs. Sariat Adeleye, Vice President Iyaloja-General**

The congratulatory message was issued under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, with the committee praying for wisdom, strength and success for the newly appointed leaders as they assume their respective responsibilities.

Committee Members Extending Congratulations

The following members of the Egbe Oloja Ijebu North joined in congratulating the newly appointed Iyaloja-General and Vice Iyaloja-General:

High Chief Mudashiru Popoola — Babaloja Ijebu North
Chief Mrs. Arike Emida — Iya Alanu of Obada
Chief Mrs. Elisabeth Jagun — Iyalode Obada
Chief Alhaji Akeem Adenuga — Seriki of Obada
Chief Mrs. Modinat Oladele — Otun Iyalaje
Chief Wasiu Rasaki — Otunbalogun
Chief Johnson Kaba — Ori Yibo Obada
Chief Adeyemi Ogunsanya — Odofin Obada
Chief Mrs. Nike Yusuf — Otun Iya Ewe
Chief Patient Ogunsanya — Oloriyibo Obinrin

The committee congratulated Alhaja Chief Mrs. Oluwakemi Abeke Oloyede and Alhaja Chief Mrs. Sariat Adeleye on their appointments and wished them a successful tenure filled with achievements, unity and meaningful contributions to the development of markets and the welfare of traders across Ogun State.

The Committee of Egbe Oloja Ijebu North further reaffirmed its readiness to support initiatives aimed at promoting peace, cooperation, economic growth and the collective progress of market women and men throughout Ogun State.

Courtesy:
Committee, Egbe Oloja Ijebu North