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Abeokuta, July 11, 2025 —  The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez (BOA), has called on traders at the popular Itoku Market to promptly settle their market dues or risk having their shops locked up. The chairman made this known during a meeting with market leaders and stakeholders held at the Local Government Secretariat. The delegation was led by the Iya Loja of Itoku, Chief (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Ayorinde. Hon. BOA emphasized the importance of timely payment of ground rent and other statutory levies by market traders. He noted that continued default in meeting financial obligations could result in sanctions, including the closure of shops and stalls. “The local government relies on these revenues to provide services, maintain infrastructure, and ensure a safe and thriving market environment,” he said. “We want to sustain a system where everyone contributes responsibly to the development of the market and the local economy.” Spe...

ABEOKUTA – July 10, 2025 In a renewed demonstration of his administration’s commitment to improving basic education, the Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez, on Wednesday paid a working visit to two public schools within the local government area, where he distributed furniture and writing materials to pupils. The beneficiary schools were Baptist Primary School and Ijaye Community Nursery and Primary School, both located in Abeokuta. Hon. Afeez, accompanied by top officials of the local government, including the Vice Chairman, Mrs. Oluranti Ogunmokun, Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Mustapha Kodaolu Olajide, Supervisor for Information, Education and Sports, Mr. Waheed Amerinso, the Acting Head of Local Government Administration, Mr. Adeshina, and other political appointees, emphasized the importance of quality education as a foundation for future success. Addressing the pupils during the visit, the chairman encouraged them...