Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commissioned over 440 shops at the newly built Bukuru Market in Jos South, with a focus on empowering women who form the bulk of traders in the state.
The project, executed by the Jos Metropolitan Development Management Board (JMDB), includes 164 shops, 133 lock-up shops, 16 warehouses, 15 small shops, 166 stalls, office spaces, a motor park, and open areas for hawkers.
Mutfwang said the facility will ease the struggles of women traders by providing a safer and more organized business environment, stressing that “empowering women means strengthening families and communities.” He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to small business growth and inclusive prosperity.
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The governor noted that the market aligns with the Greater Jos Master Plan, aimed at building functional cities with modern business infrastructure. He urged traders and community members to take ownership of the facility and ensure its sustainability.
JMDB General Manager, Hart Bankat, described the market as a hub for economic activity that would boost trade and attract investment. Project contractor Spade Investment Limited confirmed it was completed in 11 months and pledged readiness for future projects in the state.
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