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It was jubilation galore in Eziumunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State following commissioning of the Dried Meat and General Food market by the President General, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna.
Speaking during the cutting of the tape to declare the market opened, Chief Anuna described the location of the market as unique stating that God is behind the location as it is and expansive land located along the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway.
He said that the traders are blessed to have gotten the land and commended the people in the area for giving out their land for markets even as he expressed satisfaction with the Oyi Local Government Area Chairman, Hon. Emmanuel Nweke stating that it is in his tenure that the good things are happening.
Speaking, the council boss, Nweke, expressed satisfaction that it is in his tenure that Oyi is developing, just as he gave glory to God for His kindness.
“It is a thing of joy and it goes to show that our land is fertile and conducive for trading and other things.Onitsha is filled and development is coming towards here.
“When the righteous is in power the people rejoice and when the wicked is in power the people suffer.we will celebrate Christmas in a very good secured environment and I commend Governor Chukwuma Soludo for providing the enabling environment,” he assured..
Recall that the occasion was preceded by a prayer session presided over by Rev. Fr. Pius Nwankwo of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Nkpor.
Responding, Chairman of the market, Mr. Ikechukwu Aniude, who was flanked by his secretary, Chino so Aniobi, thanked the council chairman, ASMATA PG, indigenes of Umunya, and others who contributed immensely towards the success of the commissioning.
He paid glowing tribute to the ASMATA PG, Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Trade and Markets, Hon. Evarist Uba and Governor Soludo for making it possible for their market to be commissioned.
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