AMAC Launches 2,000-Shop Market Project in Wasa

The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has commenced the construction of a 2,000-shop ultramodern market in Wasa district, aimed at boosting commercial activities and creating employment opportunities. This project is developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Imavug Ltd. on 7.5 hectares of land near Wasa Primary School along Apo-Karshi road.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on a Tuesday, attended by traditional rulers, council officials, traders’ associations, and residents. AMAC Chairman Christopher Maikalangu stated that the partnership was necessary due to the council's limited capacity to develop markets independently.

He emphasized that the market would stimulate economic activities and benefit surrounding communities, particularly women and youths. Maikalangu assured that the shops would be affordable and that council engineers would oversee the project to ensure compliance with standards.

Imavug Ltd. Managing Director Albert Erhabor described the market as a solution to existing market challenges in the Federal Capital Territory, including congestion and poor planning.