Bauchi Marketers Demand Better Trading Spaces from Government

Marketers in Bauchi State are urging the state government to provide better trading spaces, especially for traders displaced from their former business locations due to ongoing urban planning efforts. The appeal was made by Abdullah Cap, the chairman of the Bauchi State Chapter of the Amalgam Trader Artisan Association, during a quarterly meeting held on Saturday.

Cap highlighted the severe impact of displacement on traders' livelihoods, necessitating urgent government intervention. He commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his developmental strides in the commercial sector, particularly the construction of a new market along Ibrahim Bako Bypass, which he described as a significant boost to commercial activities and business environments.

Babaji Giad, the association's Secretary General, praised the governor's ongoing development projects and reaffirmed the association's commitment to supporting government efforts aimed at enhancing citizen welfare. The association also approved the establishment of three committees to consult small-scale traders across the state, with a two-week deadline to gather opinions and recommend grassroots trader guidance for future actions.