The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Rosiji, held a crucial meeting with stakeholders of the Abattoir Meat Market on 29th August 2025 at the Council Hall, Ojokoro LCDA Secretariat.
The meeting addressed long-standing disputes within the market, reinforced the council’s authority over the market land, and charted a path toward peace and stability.
In her address, Barr. Rosiji commended the resilience of traders despite recent demolition threats and market challenges. She highlighted her swift interventions, including official correspondence with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and directives for the installation of signboards clearly stating that the Abattoir Meat Market belongs to Ojokoro LCDA.
Refuting circulating rumors that she had brought thugs into the market, she stressed that all her actions were lawful and aimed at protecting the traders’ interests.
“Our administration remains committed to defending the economic lifeline that this market represents,” Rosiji declared.
She further emphasized that the market was officially released to the people of Ojokoro during the tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Governor of Lagos State. Calling for cooperation among market leaders, she urged them to embrace peace and unity as essential foundations for progress.
The Chairman also underscored the importance of environmental cleanliness, noting that maintaining a hygienic market environment is crucial for public health. She called for the nomination of a new market chairman and executives—excluding the Iyaloja from the election process to ensure neutrality.
Alhaja Salifat Oluyemi, Iyaloja General of Ojokoro LCDA, praised Hon. Rosiji for her steadfast efforts and echoed her concerns over traders’ nonchalant attitude toward recent demolition threats. She urged traders to report any challenges promptly for swift intervention and assured them of her continued support.
Other stakeholders raised additional issues, including administrative inefficiencies, expired tenures, land disputes, and irregular documentation. They called for improved official inspections, proper record-keeping, and stronger coordination to resolve these long-standing challenges.
At the conclusion of the meeting, stakeholders unanimously reaffirmed that the Abattoir Meat Market belongs to the people of Ojokoro. They resolved to uphold peace, avoid unnecessary rivalries, and work in unity for the market’s sustainable development.