Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has assured Owerri indigenes and traders that the Eke Ukwu Owerri Market relocated by the last administration will be be revisited.
He said there are plans by his administration to kick start consultations with the traditional owners of the market and leadership of Owerri people.
He also ordered the re opening of Douglas Road, Owerri.
The Governor was quoted in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chibuike Onyeukwu.
He said ” I have come to confirm reports about the State of things on Douglas Road, Owerri. This road was closed by the last administration about two years ago and our findings show that the closure has made movement very difficult, with road users facing untold hardship. I hereby order that the Douglas Road be opened for the use of Imo people.
” On Ekeukwu Owerri and New Market relocation issues, be rest assured that we are going to review the situation. We have decided to revisit it and after consultation with relevant stakeholders, particularly, the Owerri People, we shall take a decision that will be in the overall interest of Imo State” he said
The Ekeukwu Owerri Market visit was part of the activities marking the 2019 World Environment Day celebration in the State.
Governor Ihedioha had during the visit , in company of the Deputy Governor, Rt Hon.Gerard Irona, Secretary to the State Government, Hon.Uche Onyeagocha, Deputy Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon.Chika Madumere, permanent Secretaries and other top government functionaries where he frowned at the poor sanitation of the market, while also inspecting the ongoing evacuation of the refuse within the area.
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