CITIZENS COMPASS—Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has said the government embarked on the reconstruction and remodelling of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba, to transform the centre to a 24-hour business hub.
He made the remark on weekend while flagging-off the project in the commercial city, yesterday, assuring the shop owners that none of them will lose his or her shop after the project was completed.
“We are interested in the growth and prosperity of our business communities and one of the fundamental efforts that must be made in this regard is to make the environment safe, secured and friendly,” he said.
“The project would be driven by public-private partnership anchored on a robust stakeholder-engagement and consultation framework. Our role in the venture is to protect the interests of the people.”
“Let me assure you, the government has taken very proactive steps to secure temporary accommodation for the traders who do their day-to-day businesses here,” he maintained.
