Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa on Wednesday signed into law the Jimeta Modern Market Management Bill passed by the Adamawa House of Assembly.
Bindow assented to the Bill at the premises of the Jimeta Modern Market complex in Yola.
The governor said that the act was to give autonomy to the management of markets by traders to him, other markets in the state will soon benefit from similar gesture.
He said that the signing of the bill, which is historic, would also provide independence as well as job opportunities for youths in the state.
Bindow promised that government would construct more shops and also empower small or petty traders in the market.
The governor said that the state government would appoint an executive secretary as well as a board to administer the market.
Dr Umar Bindir, the Secretary to the State Government, said the granting of autonomy to the market was to complement the efforts of government in area of infrastructure development.
Alhaji Suleiman Alkali, the Chairman of the State House of Assembly Committee on Commerce, who was also a member, representing Yola North, said the event was in fulfillment of the campaign promise made to the traders.
Alhaji Hamman-Tukur Daware, the Commissioner for Commerce, said the event was historic and had demonstrated the commitment of the governor to provide a conducive environment for economic growth in the state.
Alhaji Kawule Dasin and Alhaji Ibrahim, the Chairmen of Rana ta Fito and Gamzaki Traders Association, appealed to government to assist traders with soft loans and additional shops for business to thrive.
