Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong says his commitment to rebuild the burnt down Jos Main Market remains sacrosanct.
As such, Lalong said all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the site is cleared to create the enabling environment for work to commence.

Consequently, the State government has approved Sunday, May 19, 2019 as  date for demolition of compromised sections of the facility.

A statement by state Information and communication commissioner Yakubu Dati says  all persons  living within 200 metres to the market are to vacate on or before Friday, May 17, 2019 by 6.00pm.

Dati Further said  vehicular movement  will be restricted, and all entry points to the market will be closed, for the safety of members of the public .

The commissioner conveys government's  regrets and any  inconveniences this may cause members of the public.

He adds that the Government remains committed to restoring the market, the pride of the Plateau state.