Rahma Ahmed
By Ahmed Rahma
Over N2 billion was spent on the renovation of the Birnin Kebbi Central Market, which was razed by fire five years ago, by the state government.
Governor of the state, Mr Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, stated while flagging off the presentation of keys of the newly constructed shops to traders at the market.
Governor Bagudu, represented by the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, said that it was in realisation of the importance his administration attached to the promotion of socio-economic activities, such amount was spent on reconstruction of the modern market which comprises state-of-the-art facilities such as police station and fire station among others.
The governor lauded the traders for their patience and endurance during the period the market was reconstructed.
He, however, directed the market management to prudently distribute the newly constructed shops to the original owners before considering those who do not have.
He said, “The market management has been directed to issue keys to the original owners before thinking of giving out the shops to new applicants.
“Those who do not have shops should apply by filling forms. About 350 shops will be given out today for the flag-off exercise.”
Governor Bagudu also charged the traders to reciprocate the gesture by maintaining regular sanitation of their environment, observation of safety measures as well as moderating the prices of the products.
“I call on the traders to reciprocate this kind gesture by making sure that the prices of their products are not inimical to the wishes of people,” he said.
Commenting, the Chairman Market Traders Association, Mr Umaru Dangura Gwadangaji, and the General Manager of Birnin Kebbi Central Market, Mr Aminu Umar, both commended Governor Bagudu for living up to his promise.
The duo praised Governor Bagudu for the historic distribution of keys to the beneficiaries.
