Abia Govt. Suspends Market Construction Across The State Except....... | READ IN FULL
Faith Ukanwa
Nov 01, 2021
The Abia State government has announced the suspension of all market constructions across the state except the Ahia Ohuru and Ariaria reconstruction projects in Aba, the commercial city.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Honorable Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Chief John Okiyi Kalu.
The suspension of the construction work in the markets is to review market development in the state, the Commissioner explained.
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The statement titled;
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"SUSPENSION OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT OWNED AND OR MANAGED MARKETS" read;
In a bid to ensure effective review of market development in the state, contractors and allottees are hereby informed of the immediate suspension of ongoing and yet-to-commence construction works in all markets across the State.
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Chairmen and Chief Security Officers of the respective markets are by this announcement charged to ensure strict compliance with government directives in this regard.
Developers handling the Ahia Ohuru and Ariaria reconstruction projects in Aba are exempted from this directive. Market committee chairmen are further enjoined to liaise with these developers bearing in mind the agreed delivery dates.
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Security agencies have been put on notice to ensure strict compliance as no government will sit idly and watch the reckless conversion of designated parks and other open areas in our markets to other uses.
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— Faith Ukanwa