The (FCT) Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has on Thursday 26th May announced the reopening of the Dei-Dei building materials market and the adjoining markets which were shut following the crisis that erupted at the market on the 18th of May, 2022.
In a press release by the Chief press secretary (FCTA) Anthony Ogunleye, Malam Bello broke the news on Thursday, 26th of May while addressing newsmen after a meeting with major stakeholders of the Dei-Dei community, held at the FCDA Conference Hall, Garki, Abuja.
The Minister and other stakeholders at the meeting all agreed that the Dei Dei market fracas was not an ethnic inspired incident but a traffic accident that was hijacked by hoodlums. He further revealed that henceforth the market will be reorganized and placed under proper supervision.
Mallam Bello also revealed that many of the structures erected in the market do not conform with the Abuja master plan and corrective measures will be taken to put in place these development anomalies.
The traditional ruler of the Dei-Dei area, HRH Dr. Idris Musa the Sarkin Jiwa also sued for peace, saying they we are all brothers and sisters and so should endeavour to live in peace at all times.
All the stakeholders expressed gratitude to the FCT Minister for the decision to reopen the market. The markets will re-open for business on Friday, 27th May 2022.
