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From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has reiterated the administration’s determination to restore total order and sanity in Onitsha Main Market and its environs with the present redevelopment and regeneration of structures and access roads in the market.
The governor, who ave the assurance yesterday, during an inspection tour of the market, said the state government would enforce regulations against street trading and the indiscriminate occupation of roads and walkways around the market, stressing that such measures were necessary to ensure the free movement of people and vehicles.
The governor added that restoring order around the market would improve safety and help reposition Onitsha Main Market as a major commercial hub of southeast Nigeria. He described the regeneration as a practical intervention capable of boosting commercial activities at the market, while assuring traders of the continued support of the government.
During the inspection, Governor Soludo toured different sections of the market to assess the quality and progress of the ongoing work. He also interacted with traders, some of whom expressed satisfaction with the development and anticipation of the project’s completion ahead of the December 2026 festive trading season.
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The regeneration initiative is expected to improve sanitation, strengthen security, enhance drainage infrastructure, upgrade road networks and promote a more organised trading environment within and around the market.
Chairman of Onitsha North LGA, Nweze Tony Nwora, who accompanied the governor on the inspection tour of the market redevelopment project, said the pace of construction demonstrated the state government’s commitment to upgrading infrastructure and creating a cleaner, safer, and more conducive environment for traders, residents and visitors.
He said the project is already witnessing significant progress, including the provision of modern toilet facilities, six boreholes, improved access roads, and other essential infrastructure.
“What we witnessed today is clear evidence that the governor’s vision is gradually becoming a reality,” Nwora said.
The inspection was part of the state government’s ongoing monitoring of major infrastructure projects aimed at revitalising public facilities and improving the business environment across Anambra State.
