The Adamawa State government has launched a major effort to remove 2,000 illegal shops and other unapproved structures from the Jimeta Ultra-Modern Market in Yola.
The move is part of a larger plan to restore the market according to its original design, which is important for improving how the market works and making it more visually appealing.
Chairman of the committee in charge of the market’s restoration, Mr. John Juntuwa, disclosed this information to the press about the demolition process.
He highlighted that the work is being done carefully and that security personnel are on-site to ensure everything goes smoothly and safely.
According to him, before starting the demolition, the government informed traders at the market about what was going to happen.
When the traders asked for more time, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri agreed to give them an extra 14 days to prepare, aiming to support them while still keeping the project on track.
Mr. Juntuwa explained that these unauthorized structures have been causing problems, blocking customer access and traffic flow in the market, making it less efficient for everyone.
The committee believes that by refurbishing the market, they can raise its standards and also help increase income for the state.
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However, local businessman, Chief Henry Okobieme, has suggested that the state government should find new spaces for the traders who will be displaced by these changes.
He is worried that without alternative options, the situation could worsen poverty and possibly lead to more crime in the area.
“Every decision made by the government should focus on helping the people and not harming their ability to earn a living,” Chief Okobieme stated.
He stressed the importance of the government stepping in to create new trading spaces for those affected by the demolition to prevent any rise in criminal activity in the community.
By Omotayo Edubi
The Adamawa State government has launched a major effort to remove 2,000 illegal shops and other unapproved structures from the Jimeta Ultra-Modern Market in Yola.
The move is part of a larger plan to restore the market according to its original design, which is important for improving how the market works and making it more visually appealing.
Chairman of the committee in charge of the market’s restoration, Mr. John Juntuwa, disclosed this information to the press about the demolition process.
He highlighted that the work is being done carefully and that security personnel are on-site to ensure everything goes smoothly and safely.
According to him, before starting the demolition, the government informed traders at the market about what was going to happen.
When the traders asked for more time, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri agreed to give them an extra 14 days to prepare, aiming to support them while still keeping the project on track.
Mr. Juntuwa explained that these unauthorized structures have been causing problems, blocking customer access and traffic flow in the market, making it less efficient for everyone.
The committee believes that by refurbishing the market, they can raise its standards and also help increase income for the state.
However, local businessman, Chief Henry Okobieme, has suggested that the state government should find new spaces for the traders who will be displaced by these changes.
He is worried that without alternative options, the situation could worsen poverty and possibly lead to more crime in the area.
“Every decision made by the government should focus on helping the people and not harming their ability to earn a living,” Chief Okobieme stated.
He stressed the importance of the government stepping in to create new trading spaces for those affected by the demolition to prevent any rise in criminal activity in the community.
