The ongoing regeneration of Onitsha Main Market is steadily taking shape, with the Mayor of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Mr. Nweze Tony Nwora, expressing satisfaction with the progress of work at the project site.
Nwora spoke on August 6 after accompanying Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on an inspection tour of the market redevelopment project.
The mayor said the pace of construction demonstrated the state government’s commitment to upgrading infrastructure and creating a cleaner, safer and more conducive environment for traders, residents and visitors.
According to him, the project is already witnessing significant progress, including the provision of modern toilet facilities, six boreholes, improved access roads and other essential infrastructure.
“What we witnessed today is clear evidence that the Governor’s vision is gradually becoming a reality,” Nwora said.
He described the regeneration as a practical intervention capable of boosting commercial activities at the market, while assuring traders of the continued support of the local government.
During the inspection, Governor Soludo toured different sections of the market to assess the quality and progress of the ongoing work. He also interacted with traders, some of whom expressed satisfaction with the development and anticipation of the project’s completion ahead of the December 2026 festive trading season.
The regeneration initiative is expected to improve sanitation, strengthen security, enhance drainage infrastructure, upgrade road networks and promote a more organised trading environment within and around the market.
Governor Soludo reiterated the administration’s determination to restore order in the market and its environs once the redevelopment is completed.
He said the state government would enforce regulations against street trading and the indiscriminate occupation of roads and walkways around the market, stressing that such measures were necessary to ensure the free movement of people and vehicles.
The governor added that restoring order around the market would improve safety and help reposition Onitsha Main Market as a major commercial hub.
The inspection was part of the state government’s ongoing monitoring of major infrastructure projects aimed at revitalising public facilities and improving the business environment across Anambra State.
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