Ebonyi Shopping Mall kicks-off operation

From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki

The magnificent Ebonyi Shopping Mall, located along the African Transahara highway, Akanu ibiam junction Abakaliki, has fully kicked off for businesses.

The Managing Director of 3rd Retail Africa, Managers of the Mall, Mr. Eze Igwe, who announced this while briefing Journalists in Abakaliki on Monday, said the mall is a centre to behold.

He further added that reputable firms including Everyday Supermarket are currently investing in the mall, noting that the firm was poised to making the mall the best investment destination in Southern Nigeria.

Mr Igwe explained that the mall would play a major role in poverty reduction in the State, even as he added that economic activities at the Mall would bring about growth in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and increase in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the State. 

“There will be growth in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and increase in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ebonyi State. This Mall is positioned to be the best investment destination in the South of Nigeria and will play a major role in poverty reduction in the State.

“We are confident that Returns on Investment to the State will exceed expectations even in the medium Term.”

According to him, the Mall is already hosting brands such az Everyday Supermarket, Fine Brothers, De Choice Restaurants, Skyfall Spa, Pax Pharmacy among others within the early stage of takeoff.

He said: “We are proud to announce that one of Nigeria’s biggest retail brands, Everyday Supermarket who is the anchor tenant in the Mall is finally ready to open their doors and give the teeming consumers of Ebonyi State and environs an exciting shopping experience.

“We at 3rd Retail Africa, the facility managers of the Mall, pride ourselves as one of the smartest retail consultants in Africa providing profitable route-to-market solutions to some of the top international consumer brands. 

“It is owing to this reach that we will soon have this Mall flooded with notable retail brands such as Miniso, Samsung, LG, Gree & Lontor, GAC Motors, Mondo, Celio, Puma and others. 

“The Mall is already hosting brands like Fine Brothers, De Choice Restaurants, Skyfall Spa,Pax Pharmacy to mention but a few.”

He noted that notable retail brands such as Miniso, Samsung, LG, Gree & Lontor, GAC Motors, Mondo, Celio, Puma and others would soon be hosted in the Mall to meet the shopping demands of Ebonyi people.

 He said the mall which had already generated 300 jobs and  would provide  over 2000 direct jobs at full capacity.

“As we speak, the mall has already generated 300 jobs and counting. At full capacity, this Mall will have over 2000 direct workforce with the benefits of income and wealth creation which will have significant multiplier effect on the economy of the State.”

The 3rd Retail Africa also announced that it would be rolling out a Food, Drink, Dance and Shopping Carnival that will run between Monday, 12th December to Sunday 18, December 2022 for prospective patronizers.

Also speaking, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Mr Chooks Oko, enjoined Ebonyians to avail themselves of the existence of the Mall to do their Christmas shopping in Abakaliki.

He assured that the State Government would provide enabling environment that sustain economic activities at the Mall.