KWSG REITERATES ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT MARKET DEVELOPMENT FOR IMPROVED ECONOMY

…Gives Letter of Recognition to the New Iyaloja General of Kwara State.

The Kwara State  Government has reiterated its committed to support market development in order to improve economic  growth and livelihood of its citizens. 

The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, stated this recently during the anniversary celebration of the  milestone event, which took place at the Ultra Modern Market, Adewole, Ilorin.

The event was marked with pomp and pageantry, as traders, artisans and stakeholders gathered to commemorate the market's achievements and growth over the years.

The Commissioner, who was represented  by the Director Personnel, Finance and Supply, Mr. Tunde Thompson Amos, congratulated the Kwara Association of Marketers for its resilience in coordinating all the affairs of the markets in the state. 

“I am proud to celebrate the 16th Anniversary of the Adewole Ultra Modern Market, Ilorin. This market has become a hub of economic activity, providing livelihood for thousands of traders and artisans. We remain committed to supporting the growth and development of this market and we will continue to provide the necessary infrastructure and empowerment programmes to ensure its continued success”, Hon. Damilola said.

She further highlighted various programmes embarked on by the State Government, which include: financial grants and equipment, to enhance their businesses and livelihood, Kwara State Social  Investment Programme (KWASSIP) intervention funds, Trader Money- Owosowo, Kwapreneur, Owoarogbo - financial support to female traders.

Hon. Damilola revealed that the State Government will carry-out revalidation and revaluation of every shop, warehouse and open spaces in the market by year 2025, as this will strengthen the strategic socia-economic position  of the state. 

Similarly, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeoshun,  thanked the Executives of the Ultra Modern Market, Adewole, llorin for their untiring efforts at ensuring the  day to day activities and operations of the market to meet  its standard.  

His Royal Highness, the Emir of llorin and Chairman, Kwara State  Council of Chiefs, Dr. lbrahim Zulu Gambari CRF, who was represented by the Balogun Fulani of Ilorin, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, called for collaboration and peaceful coexistence among the traders and prayed for peace and harmony in the market and the state in general. 

The National President, llorin  Descendant Progressive Union (lDPU), Alhaji AbudulMumini Ayo, who was represented by the President, llorin West  lDPU, Alhaji Amade, thanked the Executives of the Ultra Modern Market, Adewole  for their record of achievements  throughout the year, praying for love, peaceful coexistence  and prosperity ahead. 

Earlier, the lyaloja of Ultra Modern Market Adewole,  Hajia Fumilayo   Babakobi, appreciated the Kwara State Government, under the Leadership of the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his support, for providing infrastructural development, empowerment  programmes and security  networks in the state.

Hajia Babakobi expressed her sincere gratitude to the Commissioner for her tireless  efforts at ensuring mutual working  relationship amongst the traders  as well as ensuring the maintenance  of social amenities  in the market.

Explaining the successes and challenges recorded in year 2024, she commended the support of the Ministry and her team support  for the achievements.

Awards were presented to deserving traders and stakeholders who have contributed significantly to the market's development.  

In another development, the Kwara State  Government, through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology, Ilorin, has given a letter of recognition to the new Iyaloja  General of Kwara State.

The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, presented the letter to the new Iyaloja General of the state, Hajia Muyibat Olumo, recently.

The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeoshun, congratulated the new Iyaloja for the recognition, having undergone the necessary procedures and due process, thanking the Kwara State Association of Marketers for its support during the process. 

The Commissioner advised her to be dedicated, transparent and to ensure accountability during her tenure in office as well as coordinate all the affairs of marketers  appropriately.

Responding, the Iyaloja General, Hajia Muyibat Olumo, thanked Governor AbdulRazaq for the recognition, while promising to do her best and work extensively to boost the economic activities of the state.

*Taibat Baba Adams,*

Press Secretary, 

MBIT.

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