AMAC Launches 2,000-Shop Market Project in Wasa

The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has initiated the construction of a 2,000-shop ultramodern market in the Wasa district of the Federal Capital Territory. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on a Tuesday, with AMAC chairman Christopher Maikanlangu stating that the project aims to enhance commercial activities, create jobs, and provide trading opportunities for local residents.

The market, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Imavug Ltd., will cover 7.5 hectares of land near Wasa Primary School off the Apo-Karshi Road. Maikanlangu emphasized the importance of the PPP model due to the council's limited capacity to develop markets independently.

The project is expected to stimulate economic growth, particularly benefiting women and youths in Wasa and surrounding areas. Albert Erhabor, Managing Director of Imavug Ltd., described the market as a solution to existing issues of congestion and inadequate facilities in current markets.

The complex will feature various shop sizes, alternative energy sources, and a pricing structure accommodating different income groups.