PRESS RELEASE
CLOSURE OF MARKETS AND SHOPS IN OBSERVANCE OF ANNUAL AHEREGBE FESTIVAL 2025
The Palace of the His Majesty, the Deji & Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom wish to notify the residents of Akure and its environ that all markets, stalls and shops in Akure will be shut on Thursday 14th August, 2025 in observance of the age long tradition of the annual Aheregbe Festival.
- There will be no opening of markets, stalls, trading or opening of shops under any guise during the festival.
- Residents, market women and shop owners are kindly enjoined to comply with this directive and ensure strict observance of the rules.
- In view of the importance attached to the health sector, ONLY pharmacy shops and Patient Medicine stores are EXEMPTED from closure during the festival
- However, residents and travelers are to note that the festival will not in any way restrict both human and vehicular movement.
- Akure a gbe a oo
Signed.
Adeyeye Michael
Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure Land.
13th August, 2025
