On Aug. 14, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State kicked off the construction of a massive Nsukka International Market that’ll house 5,000 shops.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Nsukka, Mbah assured everyone that his government will always consider those affected by development projects across the state. He rubbished claims that he was planning to shortchange former traders at Ogige Market, where the new Nsukka Transport Terminal now stands.
Mbah explained that his style of governance is all about carrying everyone along, which is why he’s ensuring modern transport terminals are built across Enugu State, not just in one area. He listed Ogbete, Holy Ghost, Abakpa Nike, and Garki as other spots where shop owners were relocated to make way for these terminals.
“This thing goes beyond just laying a foundation for me,” Mbah said. “It’s been causing plenty emotions, and some people have even tried to twist the narrative and spread lies. Sometimes, it’s not about misunderstanding what we’re doing, but just pure bad belle from enemies of progress. Let me put it on record: this Nsukka Modern Transport Terminal is for the good of everybody.
”The governor said his administration decided months ago to give the transport sector a serious facelift by building world-class bus terminals. “We can’t be talking about development and only focus on one part of the state. That’s why we had to include Nsukka in our plan for these modern terminals,” he added.
Mbah described the new market as a “one-stop shop for everything” and promised it’ll be ready by the end of 2025. He also assured traders from the old Ogige Market that they’ll get first dibs when shops are being allocated.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Mr. Jude Asogwa, hailed the market and other projects by Mbah, saying they’ll bring massive relief, economic growth, and empowerment to Nsukka people and the entire Enugu North Zone.
Asogwa said, “We were still celebrating the world-class transport terminal you built for us, and now you’ve come with this Nsukka International Market. Honestly, we don’t even know how to describe you and your good work, it’s just too much! I’ve told all the traders whose shops were affected to come and register their names with us so we can sort them out.”
