The market which was closed after a terrible fight between traders on the 3rd of March.
It was confirmed that, Steve Ayorinde, commissioner for information said that, the governor has ordered reopening of the market on Thursday after meeting with officials and “relevant stakeholders”.
“Governor Akinwunmi Ambode this morning has ordered the reopening of Mile 12 mark after stakeholders assured him of peace and order,” he said in a statement.
Ayorinde made it known that the governor mentioned the fact that the market had outgrown its present location and would be relocated ultimately.
“Realizing the strong need to move the popular Mile 12 Market from its present location, community leaders and traders in the area have agreed with the plan of the state government to relocate the market to another suitable and more convenient location within the state,” the statement read.
The market which has finally being opened after two weeks which lead to loss of lives and destruction of properties has brought joy to the traders of that market.
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