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Good Markets, Nerve Of Every Economy – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has described good markets as very crucial to every aspect of economic growth.
Jonathan, who was speaking on Saturday in Jos, when he inaugurated the Multi- Million Naira Kabong Market, said that the income of every country was largely a factor of the strength of its markets.
He advised the people to take proper care of the market, stressing that it had the capacity to singularly boost the economy of Plateau State.
The President lauded the State Government for establishing a Fire Service Station in the market, noting it was good protection against destruction by fire.
Jonathan cautioned against unplanned markets, and lamented that many families had suffered untold hardships in various parts of the country owing to fire outbreaks that razed down their property.
Earlier, the Plateau Commissioner for Commerce and Industries, Mr. Nuhu Gagara, had said that the Plateau Government spent N1.2billion to build the Kabong Market.
He disclosed that the market had 3,090 shops, a car park with a capacity to accommodate 500 vehicles, a police station and a fire station.
Gagara said that the Market became necessary to control the spread of goods on major Highways in Jos.
The Chairman of Plateau Traders Association, Kabong Branch, Mr. Cyril Okereke, who spoke on the project, lauded the governor for constructing the market which he said would ease the activities of traders.
“Many of my members have been conducting their activities under the sun for the past eight years since the burning of the Jos Main in 2002.
“We are indeed happy that there is a new market and shall support Gov. Jonah Jang’s quest for a second tenure so that he will do more,’’ he said.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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