Anambra state government, Wednesday, unveiled 10,000 capacity shops ultra modern international market in Isiagu, Awka south local government area.
The project, Blueprint learnt, is a Public Private Partnership (PPP), driven by Anambra JC Michaels Limited in partnership with the Keystone Bank PLC, is billed to provide modern facilities.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Willie Obiano, represented by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, hinted that it was part of his administration 50 years developmental plan tagged vision 2070 geared towards making the state a hub for economic activities and social stable society.
Obiano called for more investors into the state, stressing that his administration has provided enabling environment for all investors, indigenes and non indigenes to thrive in their economic and social activities.
On his part, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Anambra JC Michaels, Chief Jude Amuzie. represented by Barr. Ikechukwu Ibeto explained that the project was signed in 2017, adding that when completed, it would have 10000 modern lockup shops, car parks, schools, banks, administrative buildings, padestrain crossover, and others.
Also speaking, Traditional Ruler of Umueri, Igwe Ben. Emeka, urged the developers and the government to ensure that enough parking space, and other facilities capable of instilling orderiness and discipline to traders and customers were provided in the market.
Earlier, the Anambra State Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Chief Uche Okafor, and the Managing Director, Anambra State Investment Promotion Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Hon. Jide Ikeakor, posited that the markets would boost economic activities in the South East region, and urged understanding between investors and host community for speedy actualisation of the project.