The construction of Kwara State International Market in Gbugbu is almost complete. According to the Project Site Engineer, Yisa Gisang, the N1.5 billion project is about 98 percent complete.
Gisang explained that the market was divided into three phases, with the first part already completed. He assured Kwarans that phase 1 will be delivered in a few days. According to him, there are several facilities that have been set up in phase one of Kwara State International Market.
These facilities include 22 lock-up shops, and 10 blocks with 200 open shops, all of which have electrical fixtures and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities. The latter are meant to ensure a cleaner working environment. Additionally, he stated that other facilities that are been provided are public restrooms and security stations.
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Moreover, the Project Site Engineer explained that the construction project of the International Market was carried out in accordance with specifications. He said, “We carried out the project properly, and it is 98 percent completed. A fire extinguisher installation, water reticulation, and other smaller tasks are still on our to-do list. Next week, we want to deliver the first phase.”
Remarks on the Kwara State International Market
The Governor of Kwara, AbdulRazaq, stated that the project was satisfactorily completed. He noted that the next two phases would also contain an abattoir, a police station, a fire station, a parking lot, and an administrative office.
AbdulRazaq claimed that the Gbugbu market will greatly benefit from the entry of new industries, such as the BUA Sugar factory. He said, “This International Market will benefit from the spillover effects of these significant industries. Kwara would be the core of Nigeria’s sugar production, and Gbugbu would benefit greatly.”
Yahman Jubril, a member of the community, on the other hand, commended the governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, for starting such an initiative for the community.
