Iringa to build 4.6bn/- market for small-scale traders

IRINGA: SMALL-SCALE traders in Iringa Municipality are set to benefit from a modern trading centre following plans to construct a market at a cost of 4.6bn/-.

The market, planned for construction at the former Iringa Main Bus Terminal site, is among projects aimed at improving the business environment and creating opportunities for petty traders who have long struggled to secure formal spaces for conducting their businesses.

Iringa Urban MP Fadhili Ngajilo made the remarks during his ward-toward tour of Mkwawa and Igumbilo wards, aimed at hearing residents’ concerns and presenting them to the relevant authorities.

He said the market would be modern, comparing it to markets constructed in other places including Dodoma and Dar es Salaam cities.

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The legislator added that the existing Iringa Main Market will be upgraded by demolishing the current structure and constructing a new one to meet the current needs of traders and residents.

He said the move was part of efforts to improve business infrastructure in various areas of the constituency.

Mr Ngajilo said the ward-to-ward tour aims at listening to people’s challenges and give an opportunity to residents to play their role in helping him fulfil his representative duties.

“Share your concerns with me so that I can represent your interests effectively. The issues you raise give me the basis to hold government officials accountable.

My voice in Parliament must reflect the concerns of the people I represent,” he said.

Mr Ngajilo said his responsibility was to protect residents’ interests, raise their concerns with the relevant authorities and follow up on their implementation.

He said Iringa Urban Constituency had continued to benefit from various development projects, citing the ongoing development of Iringa Airport and construction of the Igumbilo bypass road.

Mr Ngajilo said 6bn/- had been allocated for the bypass project, which was already passable, but additional funding was required to complete the remaining works. He said the project would require a total of 43bn/- upon completion.

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