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Gombe approves N260 million for market relocation, trader compensation

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has approved N260 million for the relocation of Tudun Hatsi Market.
  • The funds include N200 million for relocation and infrastructure and N60 million for compensation to affected residents and traders.
  • The move aims to improve urban planning, traffic management, and trader safety, while also preserving a historical mosque.

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has sanctioned N260 million for the relocation of the Tudun Hatsi Market to Dukku Road, a move designed to enhance urban planning, traffic flow, and the safety of both traders and residents.

A total sum of N200 million has been approved for the relocation and associated infrastructure requirements, while an additional N60 million has been approved as compensation for individuals affected by the relocation.

— Moses KyariThe Commissioner for Information detailing the budget allocated for the market relocation and compensation.

The approved budget allocates N200 million towards the relocation process and necessary infrastructure development. An additional N60 million has been earmarked as compensation for individuals and traders impacted by the relocation exercise. Commissioner for Information Moses Kyari stated that this compensation is a key part of the government's strategy to minimize disruption to livelihoods.

Kyari explained that the relocation is intended to create a more suitable environment for commercial activities while ensuring that the interests of those affected are considered. "The compensation provision reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring that government development interventions are implemented with due consideration for the interests and livelihoods of affected persons," he said.

The compensation provision reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring that government development interventions are implemented with due consideration for the interests and livelihoods of affected persons.

— Moses KyariThe Commissioner emphasizing the government's consideration for those impacted by the relocation.

Beyond improving commercial operations and traffic management, the relocation project presents an opportunity to preserve a historical mosque situated within the current market area, which will be designated as a state monument. The government aims to balance public interest with the welfare of citizens, ensuring development projects contribute to orderly trading environments and community well-being.

The relocation is expected to preserve a historical mosque as a state monument and to contribute to better traffic management, improved commercial planning and a more organised trading environment.

— Moses KyariThe Commissioner outlining the broader benefits of the market relocation project.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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