Maduako Igbokwe l Monday, November 16, 2020
ONITSHA, Nigeria – Anambra State Government in partnership with JC Michaels Ltd (the Developers) and Keystone Bank Nig. Ltd have embarked on building a $110million Anambra Ultra-Modern International Market at Isiagu, Awka-South Local Government Area.
The Anambra Ultra-Modern International Market is expected to be first of its kind in Sub-Sahara Africa. It will contain 10,000 lock-up shops, malls, plazas and it is expected to be completed 12-months time. It will also house other auxiliary facilities like hospital, schools, banks, flyovers and basement.
Speaking at the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Isiagu when the officials of the tripartite Team paid a courtesy call on HRH, Igwe Augustine Nwankwo, the Team Leader and the MD/CEO of JC Michaels Ltd, Chief Jude Amuzie said the partners came to inform him that they were committed and ready with the necessary human and material resources to start work at the site.
According to Amuzie the location of the market would be a source of blessings to the community as it would attract goodwill to Isiagu and drastically reduce the traffic problems being experienced at the current Eke-Awka axis in Awka.
The Team Leader assured that the partners are aware of their corporate responsibility and appealed to the Traditional Ruler and members of the Isiagu Town in general to support the project for the interest of Anambra State.
Responding, the Traditional Ruler of Isiagu, Igwe Augustine Nwankwo commended the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano for his commitment towards making Anambra State one of the fastest growing and competitive economy across Africa.
Igwe Nwankwo assured of his community’s total support to ensure that the project was successfully completed in a record time. He therefore pleaded that the community be carried along in the course of the project development.
On his part, the President-General of the Community, Mr. Louis Okeke lauded the initiative and promised to ensure their safety throughout their stay as according to him, Isiagu Community will be the greatest beneficiary once the project is completed.
In a vote of thanks, the Secretary of JC Michaels Ltd, Barrister Ikechukwu Ibeto noted that the Isiagu International Market project is one of the huge investment coming into Anambra State as a result of the business friendly environment created by the Obiano administration.
Ibeto added that the completion of the International Cargo Airport at Umueri and Anambra Ultra-Modern International Market at Isiagu would complement each other in terms of business activities and invariably make Anambra State the major hub of economic activities in Nigeria.
Among the visiting Team were the Director of Works, Anambra State Ministry of Works, Engr. Michael Obiekwe and the Media Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Ifesinachi.
