Oyo Deputy Gov Hosts Iyaloja General, Princess Abeo To Dinner

In celebration of her confirmation as the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has hosted Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen to a dinner in honour of her remarkable achievement.

Princess Abeo, who was accompanied by several market leaders and political stakeholders, was warmly received by the Deputy Governor and his wife, Chief (Mrs) Ajibola Lawal, on Friday evening.

On her entourage were the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Funke Comforter; the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ramota Agberemi Dabo (RAD); the Iyaloja of Ibadan, Mrs. Amiregun; Secretary of the Amalgamation; representatives of various markets; Arc. Salam Azeez, representing D-Damak, and a host of others who joined her on the thank-you visit to the Deputy Governor’s residence.

The mini dinner event was marked by prayers offered in both Islamic and Christian faiths for the success of the new Iyaloja General and for continued peace and progress in Oyo State.

Speaking at the event, Barr. Lawal congratulated Princess Abeo on her well-deserved appointment, describing it as a recognition of her commitment, leadership and contributions to market development in the state.

He wished her a successful tenure and assured her that the Oyo State Government will continue to support the market leadership in all ways possible for the growth of commerce and unity among traders.

Reacting, Princess Folashade Abeo, however, expressed appreciation to the Deputy Governor for the warm reception and to Governor Seyi Makinde for confirming her appointment in fairness, pledging to foster unity and progress among market men and women across the state.