Abeokuta Markets Shut as Alhaja Oluwakemi Abeke Oloyede Is Installed as Iyaloja of Egbaland
Ademola Busayo 
Markets across Abeokuta, Ogun State, were reportedly shut as traders and market women gathered to witness the installation of Alhaja Oluwakemi Abeke Oloyede as the new Iyaloja of Egbaland.
The installation ceremony marks a significant moment in the traditional market leadership structure of Egbaland, bringing together market stakeholders, traders, and well-wishers to celebrate the emergence of their new leader.
Alhaja Oloyede, who also serves as the Iyaloja-General and President of the Ogun State Market Women and Men Association, is expected to bring her wealth of experience to bear in advancing the interests and welfare of traders across the region.
Her emergence is expected to further strengthen unity, cooperation, and effective leadership among market women and men while promoting the growth and development of commercial activities across Egbaland.
The closure of markets in Abeokuta in honour of the occasion underscores the significance attached to the installation by traders and members of the market community.
The ceremony attract prominent personalities, traditional leaders, market representatives and other stakeholders who will join in celebrating the new Iyaloja of Egbaland.
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