Daily Post reports that traders at the Old Market in Umuna, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, appealed to Governor Hope Uzodinma over a market block they say is at risk of collapse.
Traders cite deep structural cracks and a failing foundation, describing the facility as unsafe. Officials who reportedly inspected the site recommended demolition and reconstruction.
The Nation and Vanguard also reported that a state technical team marked the structure for demolition and that traders are seeking urgent action to prevent loss of life.
Echotitbits take: Local-market infrastructure failures are recurring—and usually only addressed after tragedy. The right response is rapid risk containment: cordon-off, temporary relocation, and an emergency rebuild plan with transparent contracting. Politically, slow action can trigger backlash in already tense environments.
Source: Facebook – https://web.facebook.com/ambrose.nwaogwugwu.5/posts/old-market-in-umuna-at-risk-of-collapse-officials-sound-alarm-urge-governor-uzod/1405027687693604/?_rdc=1&_rdr# 2026-01-30
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