11/12/2025
KADUNA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND KMDMC FORGE STRONGER SYNERGY FOR PROGRESS, FOCUS ON 2026 BUDGET
The management of the Kaduna Markets Development and Management Company (KMDMC) under the leadership of the Managing Director Malam Ahmad Shehu Haruna honoured an invitation from the House Committee on Markets Development of the Kaduna State House of Assembly.
The engagement provided a crucial platform for the presentation and discussion of the Company’s 2026 budget estimates with a shared vision of advancing the state’s economic infrastructure for the benefit of its people.
The constructive dialogue, held at the State Assembly Complex, centred on three pivotal areas enhancing the operational efficiency of KMDMC, ensuring the timely completion of ongoing market projects across the state, and devising innovative strategies to boost revenue generation for the government.
Hon. Ali Kalat, Chairman of the House Committee on Markets Development, commended the KMDMC team for their detailed presentation and reiterated the legislature’s commitment to providing robust oversight that is both supportive and strategic. He stated, “Our role is not just to scrutinize but to collaborate. The engagement underscores our shared objective with KMDMC to ensure that every budgeted Naira translates into tangible development, improved trading environments, and increased economic prosperity for our citizens. This synergy is vital for moving Kaduna State forward.
The Managing Director/CEO of KMDMC, in his presentation, outlined the company’s strategic plans embedded within the 2026 budget. He emphasized that the estimates were meticulously crafted to accelerate the completion of modern market facilities, integrate technology for better management, and create sustainable revenue streams. “We are immensely grateful for the guidance and collaborative spirit of the Honourable House Committee,” said MD “This synergy between the legislature and our company is a powerful catalyst. It ensures our plans are aligned with the people’s needs and the state’s developmental goals. Our ultimate focus remains steadfast: to develop world class markets that drive commerce, create jobs, and improve the livelihoods of every resident of Kaduna State.
The session highlighted a model partnership where legislative oversight functions as a pillar for effective governance and ex*****on. Both parties affirmed that such regular, goal oriented interactions are key to ensuring transparency, accountability, and the successful implementation of projects that directly impact the grassroots.
The Kaduna Markets Development and Management Company remains dedicated to its mandate of transforming the market landscape in Kaduna State through strategic development, efficient management, and public-private partnerships, all aimed at fostering a thriving economy for all.