Apero Mekunu Movement Builds Alliance With Food Processors at Eleekara Market

On November 22, 2025, the Apero Mekunu Movement held a strategic community engagement meeting with the Association of Food Processing (Elero) at the Eleekara Market community in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. The gathering focused on strengthening grassroots participation and empowering market stakeholders to play a more active role in societal development.

The meeting, held in the heart of the bustling Eleekara Market, brought together food processors, community leaders, and representatives of the Apero Mekunu Movement. The central aim was to explore how the Elero group—one of the most influential blocs within the market community—can contribute to shaping a more functional, accountable, and people-oriented society.

During the interactive session, members of the Elero Association were taken through discussions on the power of civic involvement and the importance of supporting credible and community-focused leadership. Facilitators explained how both individual and collective action can influence decision-making and foster better governance at the local and state levels.

Participants expressed a renewed understanding of how their voices, votes, and day-to-day engagements hold significant influence over the future of their community. This enlightenment, according to the movement, marks a crucial step toward strengthening community-driven leadership and improving the general welfare of residents.

At the end of the deliberations, the Elero members publicly aligned themselves with the Apero Mekunu Movement. They affirmed their readiness to work collaboratively toward promoting accountability, encouraging unity, and building a society where leadership truly reflects the needs and aspirations of the people.

The Apero Mekunu Movement described the partnership as a major milestone in its continuing efforts to mobilize grassroots communities and enhance participatory leadership across Oyo State.