National Traders and Market Leaders Council of Nigeria(NATMALC) has confirmed Okeho indigene, Mrs Afusat Adepoju as Aare Iyaloja/Iyalaje General of Oyo State.
Adepoju’s confirmation was contained in a letter addressed to her, dated September 30, 2021 and endorsed by Chief Mrs Omowaye Aina Osho, AAre Oloja General of Nigeria NATMALC General and Chief Comrade Adebayo S.A, The Acting National Secretary, NATMALC General.
The letter which its copies were sent to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, The Chairman, Traditional Council of Obas, Dr. Alhaji Rafiu Osuolale Adekiitan 11, Onjo of Okeho and Executive Chairman, Alhaji Salimon Borikansunwon, Kajola Local Government among others, contains this content:
“The National Executive Council and National Board of Trustees of the above named organization after consultation and deliberation severally, we hereby forward this letter of an appointment and confirmation of your title to you as Aare Iyaloja/Iyalaje General of NATMALC In Oyo State, with effect from the date of this letter”.
“Ma, this appointment and confirmation letter, is given to you in due process.
“Subject to our union constitution which states that: after the absence of a state leader, the vice or deputy shall take over.
“Your noble and enviable contributions towards the enhancement of the welfare and development of all traders, market leaders, manual farmers and private traders operation in Oyo State.
“Your unbeatable loyalty towards your former Aare Iyaloja/Iyalaje General, late Chief Mrs Sikirat Hammed Lawal till death do us apart and the traders in Oyo State.
“The National Body of Trustees and National Executives deem it fit enough to sincerely hope that the record of service that earned you this position shall be maintained for the development of traders in Oyo State.
“The National BOT NATMALC and National Executives are hereby wish you more glorious service to the nation.
“Please kindly accept my congratulations”, the letter ended