The coalition of traders, artisans, market men and women has confirmed the appointment of Alhaja Saratu Aduke Konibaje as Iyaloja-General of Oyo State.
The confirmation was done in an emergency meeting held in Ibadan.
Alhaja Konibaje was the Otun Iyaloja-General to late Alhaja Wuraola Asake Kola-Daisi, the Iyaloja-General of Oyo State who died on Thursday, October 22, 2020. The appointment takes effect immediately.
Speaking with journalists in Ibadan shortly after the announcement of the new Iyaloja-General, the leader of the coalition, who also chaired the meeting, Chief (Mrs.) Odunayo Kayode Danjuma said the decision was reached to move forward the activities of traders, artisans, market men and women in the state.
“Confirming the appointment of Alhaja Saratu Aduke Konibaje as Iyaloja-General of Oyo State at this crucial stage of our economy in Oyo State couldn’t just be ignored if truly we are interested in moving Oyo State forward economically,” Danjuma stated.