Yobe gov threatens revocation as traders shun modern markets

The Yobe State government has announced that it has finalized arrangements to revoke shops and stalls in the newly constructed markets in Damaturu, Gashua and Nguru LGAs of the state. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State stated this during the distribution of 50,000 bags of Grains to Vulnerable Household at 27 August Stadium in […]

The Yobe State government has announced that it has finalized arrangements to revoke shops and stalls in the newly constructed markets in Damaturu, Gashua and Nguru LGAs of the state.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State stated this during the distribution of 50,000 bags of Grains to Vulnerable Household at 27 August Stadium in Damaturu, the state capital.

He said the state government has done the right thing by providing the modern markets to boost businesses and give traders a more dignified and comfortable environment.

The Governor said despite the huge investment in the markets the businesses have refused to complement the government’s efforts by relocating to the markets for the development of commercial activities.

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“Traders in other states are struggling to get such markets, it becomes clear that they are lacking what we have. If traders from Kano and other neighboring states had access to these markets, they would have been completely occupied, and it would be difficult to even find a single vacant shop.

‘‘Our traders should know that these shops and stalls in the modern markets were built for you, to elevate business in a clean, organized, and secure environment.

‘‘This government will not allow valuable public investment to waste while our people need opportunities, any shop owner who fails to open and use their space immediately will have it revoked and reassigned to serious traders,” he said.

However, Daily Trust’s findings showed that high rent prices exceeding traders’ capital, fear of losing customers due to the new market location are among the reasons why traders are hesitant to occupy the modern markets.