REGISTERED / RECOGNIZED OYO STATE MARKET / ARTISAN LEADERS TRAINING TOUR
The Recognized and Regulated Market Leadership Associations in Oyo State, has announced the commencement of a comprehensive leadership training programme for traders and artisans across the seven geographical zones of the state.
The training will begin on March 25, 2026, at the Ogbomosho Zone and will include nominated and recommended leaders such as the Aare Babaloja of Oyo State, Babalojas, and Iyalojas from all 33 Local Government Areas in the state.
PARTICIPATING CLUSTERS
1. Oyo State Market Men and Women Association
2. Joint Traders Association of Oyo State
3. National Association of Nigerian Traders (Oyo State Chapter)
4. NATMAC
5. Oyo State Tradesmen and Artisans
6. NYITACHAI
7. Food Canteen Workers Union (Oyo State)
8. Aare Babaloja of Oyo State Movement (Nominated/Recommended)
9. Markets and Artisans Youth of Oyo State
TRAINING MODULES
The intensive training programme will cover:
• Who is a Trader?
• Who is an Artisan?
• Government’s Role in the Internal Affairs of Traders/Artisans Associations
• Registration of Associations under CAC
• Understanding Trade Unions
• Legal Framework Governing Traders and Artisans
• Importance of Palace Recognition and Blessings
• Role of Government in Power (AGIP)
TRAINING SCHEDULE
• Ogbomosho Zone – March 25, 2026
• Ibadan Zones 1 & 2 – March 26, 2026
Includes remembrance of late market leaders:
Late Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Yeye Justina Iyabode Ogundoyin, Yeye Wuraola Ashake Kola Daisi, Late Babaloja of Oyo State, Chief Dauda Adisa Oladapo, Late Alhaja Amudalat Lawal (IyaDunni)
Venue: Parliament Building, Oyo State House of Assembly
• Oke-Ogun Zone 1 – April 1, 2026
• Oke-Ogun Zone 2 – April 8, 2026
Includes remembrance of Yeye S. Aduke Adeyemo (Igboho)
Venue: Igboho Town Hall
• Ibarapa Zone – April 20, 2026
• Oyo (Alaafin Zone) – April 30, 2026
RESOURCE PERSONS / LECTURERS
1. Chief Mrs. Odunayo Kayode Danjuma; Southwest Coordinator / National Woman Leader, National Association of Nigerian Traders
2. Chief Agboluaje; Oyo State Tradesmen and Artisans
3. Yeye Limota Whaab; Oldest Iyaloja in Oyo State
4. Chief Mrs. Labake Lawal; President, Oyo State Joint Traders Association
5. Chief S.A. Jimoh; President, Oyo State Market Men and Women
6. Chief Mrs. J.T. Raimi; Commodity Leader
7. Chief Najeemdeen Amole; President, NYITACHAI
8. Alhaja Sadiat Olateju Owolabi Rep Late Amudalat Lawal President food Canteen workers union
9. Chief Theophilus Olawoyin; Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Traders
10. Alhaji Issa Kolayode Amusat; President, Oyo State Tradesmen and Artisans
11. Alhaja Afusat Adebiyi ; President NATMAC
