Deji of Akure orders closure of shops, markets

The Palace of the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom has notified the residents of Akure and its environ that all Markets and Shops in the town will be shut on Friday 25th August, 2023.

 The closure became necessary as part of the requirement in observing the age long tradition of the annual Aheregbe Festival.

A statement from the Palace says It is important to emphasize that there shall be no trading or opening of shops under any guise during the festival.

The statement enjoins Residents, market women and shop owners to comply with the directive.

However, ONLY pharmacy shops and patent medicine stores are exempted from the closure of their shops during the festival.

Moreover, the festival will not in any way restrict both human and vehicular movement.