Victims of the Kurgiya market demolition in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State are urging Governor Caleb Mutfwang to provide them with palliatives and an alternative market space.
The state government demolished shops built along the railway line in preparation for the launch of intra-city rail transport and metro bus services, aiming to facilitate the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
This exercise, intended to decongest the city center and restore Jos’s reputation as a peaceful and tourist-friendly city, affected over 3,000 traders, primarily women and youths.
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In separate interviews, the chairman of the Elders’ Forum, Alhaji Danlami Garba; Isah Aba of the Plateau State Traders and Marketers Association; and Mohammed Awal Aliu, the chief imam (JIBWIS) in Jos South, called on Governor Mutfwang to show compassion.
“While we do not contest the government’s decision, we appeal to the governor, known for his responsiveness, to collaborate with the traders’ leadership in Jos South LGA to provide support and a conducive environment for the traders to relocate and continue their businesses,” they stated.
They highlighted that many traders lost their property and livelihoods due to the demolition. Some traders, particularly those with hypertension, succumbed to the stress, while many others were hospitalized and are currently recovering.
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