The Government of Abia State have given Traders occupying shops at A-Line, C-Line, and Medical Line in Ariaria International Market Aba up till midnight Wednesday, September 8, to quit as the state it begins redevelopment work on the affected lines.
The ultimatum was contained in a press release by the Commissioner of Information Chief John Okiyi Kalu.
According to the release, the remodeling of the affected lines “is to ensure reconstruction of internal roads, new drains for proper storm water channeling and new ultra-modern shops with car parks, police and fire service posts”.
The redevelopment is expected to be delivered by the first week of December.
“The first phase which also include works on A-Line and associated lock up shops, C-Line, Surgical Line up to Enyimba gate, Kitchen utensils shops and Medical Line is expected to be concluded with minimal disruptions to trading activities at the other lines”, the release added.
According to the release, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu has directed that all existing allottees affected by the redevelopment work must be returned to their shops as a matter of utmost priority before new off takers are considered.
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