Mowe Market Leaders Highlight Anti-Extortion Measures and Public Safety in TungbaFM Interview”

In a candid discussion on Saturday Special with host Mogaji Olalekan Efficient on TungbaFM Network, Chief Olusegun Adebayo, Mowe Town Secretary, and Alhaji Chief Agboola Olarewaju Kamorudeen, Mowe Market Secretary, shed light on the market’s leadership strategies under the supervision of Obafemi Owode Local Government. The leaders emphasized their commitment to curbing extortion, ensuring trader welfare, and safeguarding public health through strict regulatory measures .
Alhaji Agboola Olarewaju Kamorudeen, the Market Secretary, detailed the leadership’s efforts to protect traders from exploitation by unauthorized individuals imposing illegal levies. “We are working closely with local authorities to eliminate extortion and ensure a fair trading environment,” he stated. This follows recent actions by the Obafemi Owode LG Chairman, Lanre Ogunsola, who suspended the activities of the Iyaloja (market leader) in Mowe Market for six months over similar allegations of exorbitant fees and factional disputes .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both leaders highlighted the strong rapport between the market administration and the Ogun State Government, noting that this partnership has been instrumental in maintaining order and implementing policies that benefit traders and consumers alike. Alhaji Agboola praised the state’s proactive stance on grassroots economic development, aligning with Governor Dapo Abiodun’s broader initiatives to foster industrial growth and agricultural expansion across Ogun .
Membership for Public Safety
Chief Olusegun Adebayo stressed the importance of mandatory membership in the market association for all traders. “This measure ensures accountability and prevents the sale of adulterated or harmful goods to the public,” he explained. The policy aims to standardize quality control and uphold health standards, reflecting the leadership’s dedication to consumer protection.
The leaders also outlined plans to further streamline market operations, including potential upgrades to infrastructure and enhanced collaboration with security agencies to maintain peace. Their appearance on TungbaFM underscored a transparency-driven approach, inviting feedback from traders and residents to address lingering challenges.
The interview reinforced Mowe Market’s commitment to ethical leadership and public welfare, setting a benchmark for other markets in Ogun State. As Alhaji Agboola noted, “Our goal is to create a model market where commerce thrives without exploitation or compromise to safety.”