Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has demolished the popular Kilishi Market located in Zone 1 of Abuja.
The demolition took place on Monday following an announcement on Sunday by the Director of Development Control of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Muktar Galadima, during a meeting with traders and shopkeepers of the commercial complex Zone 1.
The meeting aimed to reach an agreement with traders and store owners in the area before carrying out demolition.
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Galadima stated that tie-down workshops, construction sites, and other illegal parking have made roads around the complex impassable.
The development was carried out by FCTA agencies including the Development Control Department, Security Services, Abuja Environmental Protection Board as well as the Abuja Investment Company Limited, in a meeting with traders.
Galadima revealed this during a meeting with traders and shop owners over the weekend.
He told traders that the FCT-friendly authorities had decided to meet market regulators to reach an agreement before proceeding with the operation, adding that the congested nature of the market, which Unhygienic and disorderly conditions, not good for any emergency. and health.
Galadima said:
“The way the market is very congested and unhygienic is not good for the safety and health of the traders and customers. God forbid but imagine if there is any fire outbreak in this market, it will be disastrous, and rescue operations impossible.
“As a government, we do not have to wait for that to happen before we take action. Remember, we were here last year to do some cleanup, but this time, it is different. We are going to remove the attachments and create space inside the market for parking.
“We are not happy with the traffic situation caused by activities of this market so we will sanitise it in line with the vision of the Nyesom Wike-led FCT Administration in sanitising the Federal Capital Territory.”
