Akure marketThe Ondo state Executive Council on Wednesday mandated that 'there shall be no closure of markets in any part of the State without the approval of the Governor'.
It will be recalled that crisis was averted over the controversy surrounding whether isikan markets should be opened or closed while observing a traditional festival known as Aheregbe Festival in Akure.
Briefing journalists shortly after the weekly State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju communities must now take permission from the government before closing any markets.
"The State EXCO also noted the permit granted for the observance of traditional festivals in the state. The government hereby reiterates that there shall be no closure of markets without the approval of the Governor.
"Where approval is granted, such approval shall be limited to the Oba's market alone, not shops in residential areas.
"In addition, we discussed the use of Yoruba Language in communication as government interfaces with the people and its officers.
"At the State Executive Council, we decided that we encourage the use of Yoruba or other native languages like Ijaw, Ikale, Ilaje, as the case may be, in our communication", she said.
