The Abia State Government, led by Okezie Ikpeazu, has ordered a halt to all ongoing and upcoming construction projects in the state's markets.
According to a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the directive came as a result of the government's decision to address some market irregularities.
According to the statement, the Commissioner directed market chairmen and security officers in the areas to strictly enforce the development.
"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.
"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.
"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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