Market Women in Irepodun/Ifelodun LGA Seek Divine Intervention amidst rising Insecurity.

Market Women in Irepodun/Ifelodun LGA Seek Divine Intervention amidst rising Insecurity.

The Association of Market Women in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State has turned to divine intervention in response to the escalating insecurity in the state, particularly the surge in kidnapping incidents.

Organized by the association's leadership, a prayer session was conducted at the Irepodun/Ifelodun Council Secretariat in Igede Ekiti.

Prayers were fervently offered for the protection of leaders at both state and federal levels, the safe rescue of kidnapped victims, and an end to the activities of kidnappers and murderers in the state and the nation as a whole.

In separate interviews, Chief (Mrs) Aduke Seriki, Chairman of the Association of Market Women in Irepodun/Ifelodun, and Chief (Mrs) Adunola Aladetoyinbo, the Secretary, called on the administration of Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to intensify efforts in ensuring the adequate security of lives and properties.

They emphasized the need for security agencies in the state to be more vigilant in their responsibility of protecting the residents of Ekiti, thereby fostering a peaceful environment.

Chief Mrs Seriki and Aladetoyinbo commended Governor Oyebanji's commitment to the overall welfare of the state, citing prompt payment of salaries and ongoing developmental projects.

Prayers were offered for Governor Oyebanji to sustain the prompt payment of salaries, pensions, gratuity and to embark on more infrastructural development projects. The leadership also prayed for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all governors in the country to make decisions that would bring progress to Nigeria.

Commending the Iyalojas, Iyalajes, and Iyalodes for supporting the current administration, they appealed for its continuity. The leaders urged citizens to fulfill their tax obligations to enable the government to meet public needs and government objectives.

At the prayer session, the Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Hon Gbenga Oluwatuyi, expressed gratitude for the women's support and cooperation with the administration. He assured them of continuous assistance and collaboration with law enforcement agencies to ensure citizens' safety.

While promising a conducive market environment, Hon Oluwatuyi urged the women to pay their trading permits and market tolls to facilitate the government's objectives for them. The Chairman was accompanied by Vice Chairman, Engr Remi Alade, Secretary ,Dr. Sule Fatai Olatunji, Head of Local Government Administration Mrs. Kofoworola Rotimi, Director of Administration ,Prince Oladimeji Adegoke, Director of Finance Mrs. Christianah Ogundele, Director of Information and Civic Orientation Chief (Mrs) Bimbo Yusuf, and Chief Rate Officer, Mr. Samuel Ogunleye, among others.