”We have formally initiated the remodelling and reconstruction of Aba’s Ekeoha Market, the city’s oldest metropolitan market. This project marks a significant milestone in our comprehensive plan to transform the trade and commerce ecosystem across the entire state.
”Our goal is to establish Aba’s markets as business hubs equipped with cutting-edge facilities, ensuring safety, security, and real-time global interactions for traders and customers.
”The project operates through a Public-Private partnership framework, prioritising stakeholder engagement and long-term interests. Temporary accommodations have been secured for Ekeoha Market traders during the transition, and financial support will be available for shop acquisition, especially the original allotees who shall retain the right of first refusal in the re-allocation process.
”What we are executing at Ekeoha is a signpost of our readiness to open a new vista in our infrastructure restoration programme. Therefore, its success requires the active support and cooperation of all stakeholders. Again, we make this solemn promise that nobody will be short-changed in the course of executing this project in its different phases”, he stated.
