The Delta State Government
has disclosed plans to build three ultra-modern markets at Ozoro, Burutu and
Oghara in the 2018 fiscal year.
The Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa disclosed
this on Tuesday at Orerokpe while commissioning the multi-million naira
Orerokpe ultra-modern market.
The Governor
added that the gesture was aimed at assisting the local government councils and
to improve trade and commerce in the areas.
Earlier
the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barr. Mary Iyasere disclosed that
the market was constructed at a cost of N284,000,000 million and comprises of
196 open shops, 28 lock up shops, 4 offices, 16 toilets, 1 cold room, 1 storage
room, 1 open hall, water borehole reinforced concrete underground water tank,
Steel elevated portable water tank, PHCN Electricity Supply, External Flood
Lights, Platform for Yam Tubers among other facilities.
The
Orodje of Okpe, HRM Gen. Felix Mujakperuo, Orhue I, thanked the Governor for
constructing the market, adding that the market will be put to proper use.
He
disclosed that the old Orerokpe market will cease to exist in the next three
months and urged all the traders around Orerokpe to apply for shops in the new
market.
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