Three years after bringing modern retail, shopping convenience and lifestyle services closer to residents of Iseyin and neighbouring communities, Ace Mall Iseyin is celebrating its third anniversary, with its Chief Executive Officer, Prince Adeyinka Afonja, expressing profound gratitude to customers and staff for making the milestone possible.
Afonja, in an anniversary message marking the occasion, described the three-year journey as a remarkable one, while thanking the people of Iseyin and customers across Oke-Ogun for their loyalty and patronage.
“Just like yesterday. Here is to say thank you to Iseyin and all our Oke Ogun customers. We are grateful,” the Ace Mall chief executive stated, conveying the significance of the relationship that has developed between the retail brand and the community since its arrival.
He also reserved special commendation for the members of staff whose commitment, dedication and professionalism have contributed to the mall’s growth and continued operations.
“Massive bravo to our dutiful and faithful staff too. You have all been amazing. I am proud to lead such a highly productive workforce. God bless you all,” Afonja said.
From A Bold Investment To A Growing Community Asset
Ace Mall Iseyin officially opened on October 7, 2023, as the company’s 11th outlet, representing a significant expansion of its retail footprint and its ambition to bring organised shopping and lifestyle services closer to communities beyond the major commercial centres.
The investment was particularly significant for Iseyin, a historic town widely regarded as a gateway to the Oke-Ogun region, where the establishment of a modern retail facility added a new dimension to the town’s commercial landscape.
At the time of the opening, Afonja presented the investment as more than a commercial venture, with the facility expected to contribute to economic activity and provide residents with greater access to contemporary retail and leisure services.
Three years later, the anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the journey and the relationship the mall has built with its host community.
For Afonja, the continued patronage of Iseyin and Oke-Ogun residents remains a major part of the story, with the anniversary serving as both a celebration of progress and an expression of appreciation to the customers who have kept faith with the brand.
Afonja’s Expanding Retail Vision
A retired banker turned entrepreneur, Prince Adeyinka Afonja has continued to expand Ace Mall into a recognisable retail and lifestyle brand, with outlets serving communities across the South-West.
The company reached another notable milestone in December 2025 with the opening of its 14th outlet at Challenge, Ibadan, further demonstrating the steady expansion of the brand.
Beyond retail, Ace Mall’s business model combines shopping with lifestyle and leisure offerings, creating spaces designed to provide customers with convenience while encouraging social interaction and family-oriented experiences.
Afonja has also been associated with initiatives relating to employment, youth development, philanthropy and educational support, reflecting a broader approach to entrepreneurship that places emphasis on creating value within the communities where his businesses operate.
‘I Am Proud To Lead Such A Highly Productive Workforce’
While customers remain central to the anniversary celebration, Afonja’s message also shines a spotlight on the people working behind the scenes to keep Ace Mall’s operations running efficiently.
His special recognition of the company’s “dutiful and faithful staff” highlights the role of employees in sustaining the quality of service and customer experience associated with the brand.
By describing the workforce as highly productive and acknowledging their contribution publicly, the Ace Mall CEO has used the third anniversary to celebrate not only the customers who patronise the business but also the team responsible for delivering its services every day.
Three Years Of Growth, Gratitude And Renewed Commitment
For Ace Mall Iseyin, the third anniversary represents more than three years of business operations; it marks three years of growing alongside a community and becoming part of the commercial and social landscape of Oke-Ogun.
Afonja’s message carries a strong note of gratitude, beginning with appreciation to customers and extending to the staff whose efforts have helped sustain the investment.
As Ace Mall continues to expand its footprint across the South-West, the Iseyin anniversary stands as another chapter in the brand’s evolving story of retail growth, community engagement and customer-focused service.
For Afonja, however, the milestone is ultimately an occasion to give thanks.
“To God be all the Glory,” he declared, bringing his anniversary message to a fitting conclusion and placing the three-year journey under the banner of gratitude.
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