By joshua Ododo At Work: Chief Consultant Clears Lokoja International Market Roads To Ensure Free Flow Of Traffic
In a proactive move to ensure safety and order, the Chief Consultant of the Lokoja International Market, Comr. Adams Babangida J. Da’audu, on Saturday, 18th October, 2026, led an exercise to clear market roads and ensure free flow of traffic within and around the market premises.
The exercise was aimed at preventing traffic gridlock, ensuring easy movement of buyers and sellers, and preventing road accidents involving traders and other market users.
Comr. Adams Babangida, who personally supervised the clearance, said the safety and welfare of traders remain his top priority. He warned traders against indiscriminate display of goods on the roadside and walkways, stressing that market roads must remain free for both vehicular and human traffic.
According to him, a clean, organized and accessible market is key to economic growth, improved customer patronage and overall development of the market.
Since his assumption of office, Comr. Adams Babangida has been described as a dedicated and hardworking leader whose proactive approach to solving market challenges and commitment to maintaining law, order and cleanliness have brought peace, unity and visible development to the Lokoja International Market.
Traders commended the initiative, noting that it aligns with the development agenda of the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, which prioritizes safety, orderliness and ease of doing business across the state.