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The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta…

Key Highlights
- Isoko North Council Chairman, Godwin Ogorugba, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting businesses and improving market conditions.
- He assured members of the Wood Dealers Association, Ozoro Branch, of the council’s support.
- Ogorugba said the association’s requests for improved market operations would be carefully considered based on available resources.
- He emphasised that traders’ welfare and market development remain priorities of his administration.
- The council chairman warned against unauthorized permanent structures within the wood market.
Ogorugba gave the assurance when the leadership of the association paid him a courtesy visit at his office to present requests aimed at improving the operations of the market and addressing challenges affecting its members.
The council chairman said his administration would carefully consider the association’s requests based on available resources, noting that the welfare of traders and the development of markets across the local government remain central to his administration’s agenda.
He, however, expressed concern over the erection of permanent structures without the approval of the council, describing the practice as unacceptable.
Ogorugba warned that the local government would not condone illegal developments capable of disrupting the planned layout and smooth operation of the market.
He urged traders and other market users to comply with the council’s regulations and partner with the local government in maintaining a safe, orderly, and business-friendly environment.
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Earlier, the Chairman of the Wood Dealers Association, Ozoro Branch, Felix Ukpenusiowho, commended Ogorugba for the developmental projects being executed across Isoko North.
He appealed to the council to intervene in resolving challenges confronting the association and improving facilities within the wood market.
Also present at the meeting was the Supervisor for Agriculture and Community Development, Thomas Akpoedafe.
Other members of the association’s delegation included the Vice Chairman, Onowode Austine; the Secretary, Edoho Moses; the Speaker, Edafefano Owhoro; and other executive members.

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