Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has signed an executive order to relocate motor spare parts markets in Enugu to the newly constructed International Motor Spare Parts Market at Nsude.
Nsude is in the Udi Local Government Area of the state.
Signing the order on Friday at Government House, Enugu, Mr Mbah said that motor spare parts dealers would move from their current locations to the international market.
He assured that the government had considered necessary safety measures for the new market.
The governor stated that construction was ongoing with efforts focused on opening roads and installing essential facilities.
He said, “Our hope is that, in the next few months, significant progress will be visible. This is an international market offering comprehensive services. There will be a clinic, fire service, and a truck park. Challenges in the existing market will be resolved in the new location. We are also ensuring that dealers live close to the market, with residential areas nearby. It is an ideal neighbourhood concept where traders can live comfortably while staying near their businesses.’’
Speaking to journalists, Managing Director of Enugu State Investment Development Authority, Dr Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo, said that the new site provides more space for dealers.
Mr Ogbu-Nwobodo noted that the new market was a well-planned commercial hub with modern facilities, security, recycling systems, and opportunities for dealers to own shops.
He explained that many traders previously struggled because their apprentices had nowhere to establish businesses after training.
“The location is strategic, as travellers heading to the Middle Belt, South-South, Onitsha, and Nnewi must pass through the market. This move will boost the state’s economy, and the shops will be both available and affordable,” he said.
Earlier, President, Enugu Market Spare Parts Dealers Association, Mike Nomeh, told journalists the association welcomed the relocation to Obofia Nsude.
Mr Nomeh thanked the governor for fulfilling his campaign promise, adding that the dealers had agreed to the relocation.
He said, “In our general meeting, we resolved to move, so there is no dispute. Apart from Coal Camp, our members operate in Abakpa, Emene, Eke Obinagu, Gariki, Presidential Road, Old Artisan, and other locations in Enugu. Since 1999, many promises were made to relocate us, but none were fulfilled until Mbah came.’’
(NAN)
