Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has commissioned a newly constructed market in Bukuru, Jos South, aimed at creating safer and more inclusive spaces for small businesses.
The project, spearheaded by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB), features over 470 shops, lock-ups, warehouses, and stalls, along with space for up to 2,000 hawkers. It is part of the wider Greater Jos Master Plan, a blueprint for urban renewal designed to promote sustainable growth in Jos and Bukuru.
Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, Mutfwang said the market was built to empower women, youths, and vulnerable groups, many of whom had been displaced by insecurity. “This market is more than a trading hub; it is a channel of hope and opportunity for those who were previously disadvantaged,” he said.
The governor praised Consolidated Tin Mines (CTM) for providing the land and pledged to replicate similar projects across Plateau. He confirmed that work would soon begin on the reconstruction of the Jos Main Market and other key neighbourhood markets.
Mutfwang assured residents that his administration would continue to pursue policies that promote prosperity, stability, and investment.
JMDB General Manager, Hart Bankat, described the market as a milestone in economic and infrastructure development. “This facility is designed to boost commercial activity in a safe, organised and hygienic environment,” he said, thanking the governor for his support.
