Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has donated a whopping N200 million largesse to traders affected by the on-going remodelling works at the Ariaria International Market, Aba, Abia State.

This was disclosed yesterday by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu during while inspecting the progress of works at the A-Line section of the market.

He explained that his Rivers State counterpart expressed his sympathy and support to the traders who were displaced as a result of the ongoing work.

Describing Wike as a dependable friend who has stood by him and Abia people, Ikpeazu explained that he had informed the Governor about the ongoing work and he pledged N200 million to assist the traders re-acquire their shops after the reconstruction.

He commended the contractor handling the remodeling works, Blessed Henken International Company, for working in line with specifications and interpreting the government’s vision for the market and urged him to increase the pace of work to ensure early completion.

Ikpeazu explained that the quality of remodelling work at the market has vindicated his interventionist move to remodel Ariaria market after more than 40 years to make it a true international market.

The Governor who also donated N100 million to the traders explained that the donations are for the first 600 original shop allottees to enable them recommence business. Ikpeazu also said he was working hard to complete the new Government House Umuahia before leaving office in May.

“Yesterday, I inspected a brand new government house in Umuahia. The Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu administration is the one that will bequeath a new Government and remodeled A-line in Ariaria International market to the state.

” I take regular visits to inspect projects where I spend money. You need to put speed but don’t compromise quality because my people deserve the best.

“I told my friend, the Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike, that I’m going to visit Ariaria traders. He was aware that Ariaria international market is being remodelled.

” I have friends who can assist my people and one of them is Gov. Wike. He gave me a message for Ariaria traders. The message he asked me to deliver is that he will pay N500, 000 each for 400 original allottees who are affected by the remodelling works at the market.

“What this means is that he gave N200 million to the concerned traders. The contractor will have to deduct it from the money to be paid for shops by the traders.

“Yesterday, I also approved some money to the traders. I approved the sum of N100 million. This money will also be deducted from the money to be paid for the shops.

“What the two donations mean is that the 600 traders have paid N500, 000 each for the shops. The traders will soon pack in and they will have money to do business. The remodeling of A-line in Ariaria market is almost completed.

“We have also done Faulks (Ariaria) road and we are committed to making life pleasurable for Ariaria traders.

“I will also help the traders to complete their secretariat and commission it. For those who are coming to campaign at Ariaria market, ask them what have they done to assist you?

” Let them provide evidence of what they have done. Don’t allow them to come and deceive you with their sweet tongue and fake promises. 2023 is the time to show full working.

First Vice Chairman of Ariaria International Market, Chief Goddy Udunna , who spoke for the executives of the market, commended the Governor for the asphalting of Faulks road and the remodeling works which has changed the face of the market.

Earlier, some of the affected traders, Obi Collins and Chiabuto Anaba, lauded Ikpeazu’s efforts in remodelling the market and for his various road projects.

They pledged support for his senatorial bid.

gidgiddy:
Wike must pay dearly for Obigbo

id911:
Donatus try...at least e don dey get sense. E don donate to North tire but Tambuwal wey enjoy pass dribble am.

Mr Donatus, pls come to Akwa Ibom and donate, we want follow enjoy small here.

Cyberterror:
The haphazard manner Wike is fritting away Rivers state resources that would have paid civil servants and pensioners their unpaid dues is why they have decided to vote for Jagaban Tinubu and Tonye Cole for President and Governor respectively, to recover all Rivers money in Sokoto, Benue, Abia, Cross River and the ill-fated PDP convention in Abuja. APC will sweep Rivers state clean in the coming election.

gidgiddy:
Wike must pay dearly for Obigbo

TimFisher2:




Who will pay for the souls of my people that was murdered by IPOB army branch unknown gunmen ?


Who will pay for them?



The number of my people been killed and their business going down by this useless sit at home by IPOB Mazi Simon Ekpa is now more higher than Fulani bandits herdsmen


Let their blood fall on top of your head...you won't live to experience youthful age as your army of barbarians has decided to cut their lives short.


Amen!

gidgiddy:
Wike must pay dearly for Obigbo

gidgiddy:


Simon Ekpa is not, and has never been a member of IPOB, and IPOB has never killed anybody

TimFisher2:




Who will pay for the souls of my people that was murdered by IPOB army branch unknown gunmen ?


Who will pay for them?



The number of my people been killed and their business going down by this useless sit at home by IPOB Mazi Simon Ekpa is now more higher than Fulani bandits herdsmen


Let their blood fall on top of your head...you won't live to experience youthful age as your army of barbarians has decided to cut their lives short.


Amen!

Pascalloyd:
Point of correction, nobody knows Simon Epka in the South East. Simon Epka is not a member of IPOB and can never be. Simon Epka was brought out by the federal government to destabilise the South East and blame it on IPOB. No one takes Simon Epka serious, we only hear about him on the Social media.

TimFisher2:




Who will pay for the souls of my people that was murdered by IPOB army branch unknown gunmen ?


Who will pay for them?



The number of my people been killed and their business going down by this useless sit at home by IPOB Mazi Simon Ekpa is now more higher than Fulani bandits herdsmen


Let their blood fall on top of your head...you won't live to experience youthful age as your army of barbarians has decided to cut their lives short.


Amen!