By Praise Chinecherem
It was celebration galore at the official dedication of the Allied Building Materials International Market, Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Traders from the eight market unions that formed the allied market trouped out in their numbers to thank God for the amazing works He has done for them.
Preaching at the event on the theme, “God’s Approval”, Divisional Commander of Salvation Army, Anambra West Division, Major John Okpalaihedi said all the traders needed to prosper in the new market is God’s Approval, pointing out that the presence of God is the light that will draw customers to the market.
He noted that the foundation of the market is known to God, and declared that from the Allied Building Materials International Market, Nteje, God will bless Nteje, Anambra State and Nigeria.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Barr Evarist Ubah congratulated the traders for taking a bold step to site their market in a more convenient area and charged them to move into their shops by 31st August, 2024.
Also speaking, ASMATA President, Chief Humphrey Anuna commended the unity of purpose of the various unions that led them to their success story.
President General, Allied Building Materials International Market, Nteje Hon. Ignatius Ejike commended the leadership and members of the eight Market Unions that comprise Allied Building Materials International Market, Nteje for their commitment that brought them to their promised land.
According to him, the market unions are Iron Dealers, God’s Favour Building Materials, Trinity/Unity Iron Dealers, and Pipe Dealers Unions.
Others are Premier Lock-up Stores, Tank Dealers, Combined Building Materials, and P.V.C. Pipe Dealers Unions all currently trading along Uga Street, Port Harcourt Road and Atani Road, now to relocate to their Permanent site at Nteje.
Contributing, Secretary General of the Allied Building Materials International Market, Nteje Nze Vitus Ihezulu and Dedication Planning Committee Chairman, Envoy Sam Oguji paid tributes to the founding fathers, patrons and trustees of the various unions, such as Chief Nnaemeka Onuzulike, Chief Ignatius Agbalizu, and Sir Mark Ezepue, among others for their unity of purpose since 2014 when they bought the land and now that the market is being dedicated, urging all members to relocate as directed by the state government.
Expressing their willingness to move into their new site, some of the stakeholders including the BOT Member, Chief Nnaemeka Onuzulike, Prince Francis Igweani, and Hon. Patrick Ebolue expressed joy that their prayers have been answered.
Highpoints of the market dedication were songs of praise led by Evang Joy Okam-Lazarus and thanksgiving.
