Soludo Meets ASMATA, Calls For Partnership To Develop Anambra
By Christian ABURIME
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has solicited partnership with Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) in the development of the State
The Governor made the call during a meeting with Executives and Members of ASMATA held at Rojenny Tourist Village-Oba, Idemili South Local Council.
The Governor stressed the importance of collaboration, especially as regards Internal Revenue generation.
He revealed that 99% of the state’s finances are in private hands, while the remaining 0.02% are in the hands of Government.
“To make this vision a reality, we will all work together. Government cannot complete the task on its own; each and every one of you must play a part.”
In addition to cleaning and planning the market environment, Soludo stated, “We will start cleaning up all drainages as we are about to hire those who will sweep our streets.”
The Governor tasked them on maintaining the markets and urged them to report anyone building arbitrarily without permit.
“We’ll start designing contemporary markets with contemporary fire protection systems so that visitors from other states and other parts of the world can be proud of our marketplaces.” Governor Soludo further stressed
He called on all the ASMATA Central Executives and women leaders, both elected and caretakers, to support APGA in the upcoming election.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna, recalled the good works of the Governor for the people.
According to him, market vendors will gain the most from road construction government has aggressively embarked on, which, he noted, will reduce traffic and facilitate movement of goods.
He stated also that the market people were happy with the way the Governor was removing touts from the streets and expressed confidence that in two months time, touts would no longer exist in the state.
While assuring of their support, the ASMATA Chairman assured the Governor that the market people will cooperate with him to effectively implement his policies.
The Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ifeanyi Okomma, APGA Candidate, Ogbaru 1 Constituency, Anambra House of Assembly, Hon. Linus Ezenwamma, Ogbaru 1, Secretary ASMATA, Chief Ekpema Macaulay, Executives of ASMATA among others attended the meeting.
