Скачать или смотреть EBONYI TAKES BACK THE MALL: NWIFURU TERMINATES RETAIL CONTRACT, PROMISES ECONOMIC REVIVAL

In a bold move aimed at reclaiming economic oversight, the Ebonyi State Government has officially terminated its contract with 3rd Retail Africa, the private firm previously managing the iconic Ebonyi Shopping Mall.

This major announcement was made in a statement by Leo Oketa, Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, following an inspection visit that raised serious concerns about the mall’s current state of operations, most notably, poor electricity supply and mismanagement issues reported by both mall managers and shop owners.

With the decision to terminate the management contract, the government has now taken over direct control of the mall’s operations, placing day-to-day oversight in the hands of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Shopping Mall Affairs.

Governor Francis Nwifuru, while reaffirming his commitment to job creation and economic development, emphasized that the mall remains a strategic commercial asset for Ebonyi State, designed to boost trade, improve ease of shopping, and provide vital infrastructure for SMEs and entrepreneurs.

This shakeup marks a turning point in the state’s commercial agenda, and could be a signal of more assertive governance in public-private partnerships moving forward.

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