John Okiyi Kalu Heads Monitoring Committee As Redevelopment Of Ariaria Market Commences Wednesday

Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has been appointed the chairman of project implementation and monitoring committee as the redevelopment work in A-Line, C-Line, and Medical Line in Ariaria International Market, Aba commences from midnight of Wednesday, 8th September, 2021.

The Commissioner who made this known in a statement obtained by ABN TV said the redevelopment work will 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 in the first phase.

The work which will also cover 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 statement added.

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The Commissioner also said the Governor further directs 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.

Other members of the Okiyi Kalu-led committee are,
a. Sir Michael Egwu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade & Investment
b. Mr Obi Collins (aka O Collins)
c. Mr Emma Ohia (aka Emma Italo)
d. Mr Johnson Agwata
e. Elder Emeka Igara
f. Mr Obichukwu Daniel
g. Aba Area Commander, Nigeria Police Force
h. Representative of Department of State Services
i. Representatives of relevant LGAs (Aba North & Osisioma)
j. Traditional Ruler and youth leader of Ariaria community
k. Representative of Christian Association of Nigeria, Abia Chapter
l. Mr Ugochukwu Alaribe
m. Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor
n. Hon. Okey Ogbonna
o. Mr Johnson Peter
p. Representatives of Ministries of Works, and Lands
q. Prince Okpanku Paul
r. Mr Alozie Ihmabulaotu
s. Hon Sopuruchi Bekee
t. Mr Jesse Ukachukwu

The release concluded, “As further directed by the Governor, the list of existing allottees in the affected lines will be published tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8, 2021, for verification with the concerned allottees expected to review the list and report any omission or other errors therefrom to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Investment or the undersigned for necessary correction.

“As agreed during the final harmonization meeting with the Governor on Tuesday, September 7, at the Governor’s Lodge, Aba, all those affected in this phase of the work are expected to remove their wares latest by close of business on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, to enable work commence in earnest and conclude before the end of the first week of December 2021.’