Market Leaders in Anambra State have been advised to obtain Certificates of Occupancy for shops in their various markets to ensure valid proof of ownership for traders.
The Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Mr. Uchenna Okafor, gave the advice during a meeting with stakeholders and market leaders in Awka.
The Commissioner represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sir Chinedu Ike, informed that the decision was as a result of several complaints received from local government authorities.
He disclosed that Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, will issue Certificates of Occupancy only to traders, who have obtained their allocation papers from the local government authorities.
The Commissioner further explained that a website will be created to capture and store all data of traders, who have secured their Certificates of Occupancy.
Also speaking, Mr. Edwin Muozom from Nnewi Zone, observed that some persons in his area have sold a particular shop several times, stressing that the certificates will end strife among traders as regards ownership.
The Chairman, Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, Mr. Sunday Obinze, advised that the information be conveyed effectively.
Also speaking the Special Assistant to the Governor on Trade and Commerce, Mr. Albert Ibekwe, spoke on the benefits of the concept, noting that traders can now present their Certificates of Occupancy as collateral for businesses.
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