SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS SABO ULTRA-MODERN MARKET (PHOTOS)
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….Urges Lagosians To Uphold Proper Environmental Sanitation
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the Sabo Ultra Modern Market, Sabo-Yaba, as part of the current administration’s efforts to transform Lagos into a 21st-century economy.
Speaking at the commissioning recently, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, urged citizens to preserve the newly renovated structure, saying it is not just a matter of aesthetics but also a crucial step toward maintaining people’s collective health and well-being in the state.
Sanwo-Olu asserts that the market is a sign of perseverance, a lighthouse of advancement, and evidence of the cooperative efforts that will continue to determine the fate of the communities. Thus, he urged everyone to remember how crucial it is to maintain appropriate environmental sanitation.
The governor went on to say that the market has developed into an extraordinary establishment that has withstood the test of time as a crucial component of the community’s history spanning more than 70 years, providing a practical substitute for the well-known Oyingbo Market and serving as a major force behind trade and commerce in the region and its environs.
He continued by saying that the market has undergone three phases of redevelopment over the years in response to shifting urbanization dynamics, which are mostly caused by population growth, adding that the desire for a more accessible market led to the construction of the Sabo market, filling a need for the Yaba locals who sought a convenient venue for their daily purchases and commercial operations.
He said further, “I am proud to celebrate with you the fourth transformation of this market, evolving from a Model Market into a modern marvel covering over 13,000 square metres of land and comprising 373 locked-up shops, 80 suites, and 111 key clamps. The Market also has other facilities including a car park, modern toilets, and a mobile health centre established by LASHMA, among others”.
He reiterated that the project is in line with his administration’s vision of a #Greater Lagos, which is fast becoming a reality, especially under the “M” pillar of the T.H.EM.E.S. Plus agenda, which stands for making Lagos a 21st century economy.
Speaking earlier in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman, Yaba Local Council Development Area, Mr. Omiyale Kayode Adejare stressed the importance of the market to the community as it will serve as a good alternative to the popular Tejuosho Market.
The Chairman said the people using the market before will still be the occupants of the shops available because before the re-construction started, they were brought on board and were given more preference in terms of allocation and cost, and he also put in place the credit facility for some of the market women for easy allocation.
Furthermore, he said the local government had a good rapport with the market women and, as such, has agreed not to allow anyone to engage in street trading along the corridor of the market to maintain order, sanity, and environmental sanitation in the market.
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