The Senator representing the Edo South, Neda Imasuen, has facilitated the construction of an ultra-modern market in Amagba Community, in the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, to boost commerce.

While performing the ground-breaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of about 30 lock-up shops and 40 open stores, Imasuen said the project would give residents access to basic goods for residents.

The project, which is being executed as a federal constituency intervention, attracted community leaders at its commissioning, including representatives of the landlords association and the Odionwere of the community among others.

Speaking at the ceremony, Imasuen said the market was conceived in response to the difficulties residents face travelling long distances for basic commodities.

He said the rapid growth of Amagba in population and economic activities made the provision of a functional market imperative.

The senator noted that residents should not have to travel far outside the community to purchase everyday necessities, stressing that the new market would create opportunities for traders while strengthening the local economy.

“What prompted me to embark on this project is because the community is becoming a huge one that needs this facility to boost businesses.

“You can imagine that you have to travel far from here to access whatever it is that you want to buy. These are busy communities. And so I thought it wise that, as big as Amagba is, it is good that we have a market here,” he said.

According to him, the market would have a multiplier effect on the community as more people move into Amagba and commercial activities continue to expand.

“We’re looking at about 30 lock-up stores and 40 open stores,” he added.

The lawmaker also announced a major security intervention for Amagba, revealing plans to facilitate the construction of a police station in the community.

He explained that the proposed police station would serve not only Amagba but also neighbouring communities that currently lack adequate access to police services.

The Project Manager, Hassan Shugaba, assured residents that the market project would be completed within a few months.

Chairman of the Amagba Landlords Association, Dr Vincent Abah, said the community was lacking several essential amenities but described the Senator’s intervention as an important first step.

“Many amenities are lacking here. But taking the first step which Senator Imasuen has done is good. He has commenced a big project here which is a federal government constituency project,” Abah said.

The Odionwere of the community, Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen, commended Imasuen for the intervention and prayed for more opportunities for the Senator to deliver additional development projects to the community.