{"id":22005,"date":"2026-05-13T06:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=22005"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:27:16","slug":"dr-samuel-mawuyon-ajose-donates-solar-powered-market-office-to-agbalata-international-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/dr-samuel-mawuyon-ajose-donates-solar-powered-market-office-to-agbalata-international-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose Donates Solar-Powered Market Office to Agbalata International Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

Business activities at the famous <\/span>Agbalata International Market<\/span> received a major boost on Thursday as All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in <\/span>Lagos State<\/span>, Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, popularly known as SMA, inspected a newly constructed, fully equipped, solar-powered market office donated through his foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The facility, situated within the market premises in <\/span>Badagry<\/span>, is expected to improve administrative coordination, enhance market operations and provide a conducive working environment for market leaders and traders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking during the inspection on May 8, 2026, Dr. Ajose said the project was part of his foundation\u2019s commitment to giving back to society and supporting grassroots development across communities. He noted that markets remain critical to economic growth and community stability, stressing that empowering traders and improving market infrastructure would have direct impact on the socio-economic wellbeing of residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to him, the decision to donate a fully equipped and solar-powered office was informed by the need to provide sustainable support for market administration while also addressing challenges associated with electricity supply. He added that development at the grassroots level requires practical interventions capable of improving the daily lives of ordinary people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Ajose further urged affluent individuals, corporate organisations and public office holders to contribute meaningfully to community development projects, especially in areas that directly affect local businesses and economic activities. He maintained that collective efforts from stakeholders would accelerate growth and create better opportunities for residents and traders alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leaders of the market, while expressing appreciation to Dr. Ajose and his foundation, described the gesture as timely and impactful. They said the facility would significantly improve coordination within the market and strengthen administrative efficiency. The market executives also noted that the project would contribute positively to the socio-economic development of the Badagry area by creating a more organised and business-friendly environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some traders who witnessed the inspection commended the initiative, describing it as a major intervention that reflects genuine concern for the welfare of market men and women. They expressed optimism that the new office would enhance communication between traders and market leadership while encouraging further development projects within the community.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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