The leadership and traders at Good Shed Palm Oil Market Umuopara in Umuahia South LGA, have debunked the reports being peddled by some people that there is crisis in the Market.
Speaking while conducting newsmen round the market over the false information, some of the leaders and traders in the market including the Chairman, Mr Chimaroke Ukaegbu, the Chairman Patrons, Pastor Johnbull Ogbonna and Chief Security Officer, Mr Obinwanne Ogu described the information of violence in the market as false and the handwork of some traders who are sabotaging government efforts in the market.
They noted that the market is peaceful, as traders are conducting their businesses without fear or discrimination, pointing out that those who are spreading the false information are those who do not want to follow due process of paying revenue due to the state government in the Oil market.
They explained that the five beaches in the Oil market are functioning well, with customers coming in to purchase Oil without molestation of any kind, assuring that the leadership of the market will continue to make peace their topmost priority in the market for enhanced business activities.
The leadership and traders of the market commended the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti and the state Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Dr Chimezie Ukaegbu for their sterling leadership prowess that has affected the markets positively.
Also speaking, a stakeholder in the market, Sir Obi Megwo disclosed that the market has been peaceful and cautioned those in the market to support the state government efforts in repositioning the market by refraining from peddling rumours aimed at tanishing the image of the market and it’s leadership.