Market leaders in Kaduna have called on the state government to provide financial support to struggling traders through grants or interest-free loans, as many of them were facing economic hardship and capital loss.
This request was made during a town hall meeting for stakeholders put together by the Kaduna Market Development and Management Company aimed at discussing the challenges and way forward for marketers as well as traders.
The Chairman, Kasuwar Barci Market, Alhaji Bala Milton, echoed the concerns, stating that past administrations had neglected the market community, forcing many to abandon their businesses or relocate to neighboring countries.
“We traders have never experienced this kind of dialogue before. We raised our concerns, and they said they would take action,” he stated.
