The Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of additional one billion naira towards completion of the ongoing reconstruction works at the Maiduguri Monday Market which was razed in February, this year.
Zulum announced the latest intervention on Monday in Maiduguri during an inspection visit to the market to assess progress of rebuilding.
The governor also announced September 2023 as target for reopening of the market which has been closed for five months to undergo reconstruction.
“I want to assure you (traders and the people of Maiduguri) that we shall complete this reconstruction work very soon, insha’Allah. I am aware of the exigencies you have been facing, however, be assured that in the next 30 days, maximum 35 days we will complete this work bi iznillah. Maiduguri Monday Market will reopen on or before September 10 insha’ Allah”, Zulum said.
He added, “In view of the foregoing, I want to announce the release of another 1 billion naira to hasten the completion of works.”
Zulum noted that the construction work will include the remodeling of the market where many traders lost their shops.