- Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Raji, will officially commission and hand over the newly completed Mowowale and Pobo markets to local traders during this Ramadan season.
- The lawmaker has announced new construction projects for Ikosi and Araromi markets, moving the constituency significantly closer to a milestone of 900 free shops for indigenous entrepreneurs.
- These interventions focus on modernizing commercial spaces with flood-resistant structures and sustainable water infrastructure to boost the local economy and restore the dignity of grassroots traders.
Hon. Wale Raji has confirmed that the Mowowale and Pobo markets are ready for official commissioning and will be handed over to traders during this Ramadan period.
Eko Hot Blog reports that by delivering these facilities now, the lawmaker aims to provide immediate support to the trading community, allowing them to capitalize on the high volume of commercial activity typically associated with the holy month and the upcoming festive season.
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The redevelopment of these markets addresses long-standing infrastructure deficits.
At Pobo Market, the intervention has provided 48 lock-up shops and 24 semi-lock-up shops in a complex specifically designed to withstand the flooding issues that previously plagued local commerce.
In Agbowa, the Mowowale Market project has delivered 120 shops equipped with essential facilities and sustainable water systems, ensuring a conducive environment for both buyers and sellers.
Building on a legacy of impactful market interventions, which includes the 400 free stalls previously allocated at Ayetoro Market, Hon. Raji has also revealed plans for new construction at Ikosi and Araromi markets.
These upcoming projects are central to the lawmaker’s ambitious goal of providing a total of 900 free shops across the constituency.
By removing the financial barrier of shop acquisition, the initiative seeks to empower small business owners to grow their enterprises without the burden of rent or high startup costs.
The “free shop” model has been widely praised by indigenous traders as a vital lifeline for the local economy.
It allows small-scale entrepreneurs to reinvest their capital into their stock and operations, thereby driving growth from the grassroots upward.
The focus on providing these spaces specifically to indigenous traders ensures that the wealth generated within the community stays within the community, fostering long-term stability.
As the commissioning of Mowowale and Pobo markets proceeds this Ramadan, the announcement of the Ikosi and Araromi expansions serves as a reaffirmation of the lawmaker’s commitment to tangible community development.
Local supporters note that these projects are not merely buildings, but are part of a broader “Performance and Legacy” agenda aimed at ensuring that commerce remains a thriving, sustainable heartbeat for all residents of the region for years to come.
