The Ogun State government says it is committed to completing the second phase of the Sagamu International Market, Agbele-Makun, Sagamu to boost the growth of trade in the State.

Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Kikelomo Longe gave this assurance during a tour of the Sagamu International Market, Sagamu and the Olabisi Onabanjo International Market, Ita-Osu, Ijebu-Ode.

Longe stated that the government, in an amicable manner, has been addressing the challenges that hindered the project, stressing that the present administration remains unwavering at ensuring the market becomes operational.

She added that when completed, the project would positively impact the phase one of the market which is already in use and further boost the trading sub-sector of the State’s economy.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Olu. Ola. Aikulola assured that the agency would intervene on the issues raised to help improve trading activities at the market.

Aikulola called on traders in markets across the State to collaborate with government and assigned managers to enhance general development.

Speaking earlier, the Iyaloja, Sagamu International Market, Yeye Olasumbo Bamidele-Nelly appealed to the government to address the issue of 1,200 unroofed shops at the market, as well as upgrade the Agbele road, improve security and power supply at the market.

Later in her address at the Olabisi Onabanjo International Market, Ita-Osu, Ijebu-Ode, Mrs. Longe assured that the government would work assiduously on upgrading its facilities, improving security condition and providing other identified needs to actualise the objectives of the present administration for traders.

She added that genuine intension of the present administration made it set up the Market Development Board to provide conscious solution to the challenges faced in different markets.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Market Development Board, Hon. Rasaq Daddah, represented by the Board's Acting Secretary, Hon. Idowu Sanusi called on the leadership of the market to ensure traders desist from dumping refuse in drainages and other activities inimical to development.

Responding, the Iyaloja of the market, Chief Oloruntele Ogunba who called for improved power supply, drainage and security, assured that the traders would cooperate with government towards the development of the market