From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) Jigawa State chapter has thrown its weight behind the state government’s initiative to construct 1000 shops at Farm Centre Kano.
The NASSI’s Chairman, Comrade Danlami Shu’aibu, dropped the hint on Tuesday while addressing Journalists in Dutse, the state capital.
According to him, the move aimed at boosting internal revenue generation for the state in Kano, the commercial centre of northwest Nigeria.
Comrade Shuaibu expressed the association’s support for the project, stating that it will enhance the state’s revenue base.
The project, according to Shuaibu, is a welcome development that will provide opportunities for small-scale businesses to thrive.
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He noted that the area where the shops will be constructed was previously lost to individuals but has been reclaimed and transformed into a thriving commercial hub.
“It has come a long way; it was a lost land and has been reclaimed,” he said.
Adding that the small-scale businesses are aware of the preparations going on towards the project.
The chairman also highlighted the strategic location of the area, which was previously used as a transit point for people traveling from Kano to Jigawa State.
The NASSI chairman expressed confidence that the new market will compete favourably with other internal markets, providing a boost to the state’s economy.
With the construction of the 1000 shops, the state government is expected to increase its internal revenue generation, creating more opportunities for economic growth and development.
The project is seen as a significant step towards promoting small-scale businesses and entrepreneurship in the state.
