Ebonyi State Government Denies Building Shops on Park Lands in Abakaliki International Market

The Ebonyi State Government has denied allegations of constructing shops on park lands in the Abakaliki International Market. Professor Nwogo Ajuka Obasi clarified that the shops were built in a specific area designated for market women to meet the increasing demand for trade space.

The government emphasized following an allocation process for shop construction and will provide guidelines for shop allocation. Journalist Sundai Ogbu, with over 8-12 years of experience, reported on the situation.