Adamawa gov unveils ₦2.98bn modern market in Yola

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has officially commissioned the reconstructed Modibo Adama Modern Market in Yola Town, a project valued at ₦2.98 billion. This initiative aims to revitalize commercial activities and boost the state's internally generated revenue. The market's reconstruction, awarded last year to an indigenous construction company, signifies the fulfillment of promises made by Fintiri's administration.

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Last year, we visited this scene; we saw the pain, we felt the loss, and we made a promise not only to rebuild the market but also to provide traders with a befitting modern market.

During the commissioning ceremony, Governor Fintiri highlighted the project as a testament to his administration's commitment to addressing the needs of the people. He recalled visiting the site previously, acknowledging the traders' difficulties and pledging to rebuild the market into a modern, befitting facility. "The Yola Town Market, like most of the projects embarked upon by this administration, represents one problem identified and one problem solved," Fintiri stated, emphasizing the project's durability and sustainability.

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The Yola Town Market, like most of the projects embarked upon by this administration, represents one problem identified and one problem solved. It is a challenge that was carefully assessed and matched with a solution that is both durable for today and sustainable for the future.

The new market boasts 936 shops, including 120 open stalls and 816 lock-up units. It is equipped with enhanced safety features such as a reinforced perimeter fence, wider access roads for fire trucks, a dedicated fire service station, a comprehensive water reticulation system with overhead tanks, and strategically placed fire hydrants. Modern toilet and sanitation facilities are also included, alongside desilted drainage channels.

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It is a project designed from end to end and delivered 100 per cent by indigenous Adamawa contractors.

This modern edifice replaces the former Yola Market, which was described as filthy, chaotic, and prone to recurring fire outbreaks that caused significant financial losses and shattered livelihoods. Governor Fintiri noted that his administration tackled the persistent fire issues by rebuilding the market with improved safety infrastructure, providing a lasting solution that restores hope and enhances the business environment. He also praised the local contractors for their excellent performance, demonstrating their capability to deliver high-quality projects.

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This magnificent edifice replaces the old Yola Market, which was not only filthy but also chaotic. It had a notorious history of disorder and recurring fire outbreaks. Over the years, traders and residents endured the painful reality of repeated fires that destroyed shops, gutted goods worth millions of naira, and shattered livelihoods, often beyond recovery.