The Anambra State Government has officially launched the statewide Electronic Markets Stall Digitization Project, with the flag-off ceremony held at Relief Market, Ogbaru.
Chief Evarist Uba, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Trades and Markets, emphasized that the project’s main goal is to capture every market stall in the state’s database. This initiative is designed to address challenges related to store ownership, improve government revenue collection, and provide accurate data on the number of shops in Anambra’s markets.
Chief Uba announced that the digitization project is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant step towards modernizing market management in the state.
Chief Ndubuisi Ochiogu, the President General of Ogbaru Main Market, expressed his support for the project, highlighting that it would help resolve issues of illegal shop transfers, which he has dealt with extensively. He also noted that traders had been thoroughly sensitized about the initiative before the official launch.
Deacon Paul Anikpe, the project consultant, stressed that the digitization effort is crucial for effective market management and sustainable economic growth. Mr. Charles Mokwe from Max Data Nigeria Limited, the firm responsible for handling the digitization exercise, encouraged traders to participate actively in the project to secure their stalls.
Chief Humphrey Anuna, the President General of the Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), also praised the initiative, stating that it would help resolve long-standing issues of shop ownership disputes in the state’s markets.
