In Kaduna, there are several markets too many to mention. However, Kurmin Mashi market is one that stand out as an eyes popping commercial centre for most people especially women folk for cheap goods.
Pupolarly known as Kurmin Mashi weekly market, a square that beefed up business activties to climax every Thursday. The market drew it population of buyers and sellers from far and near across the State on weekly basis.
Although there are closebye few community competitors, including Kawo and Kasuwan Magaini markets, Sabon Tasha, Ungwan Romi and host of others, Kurmin Mashi market distinguished itself for its uniqueness in terms of strategic position, decency and aesthetic appearance.
An eyewitness who visited the market attested to the fact that, the East and West gates to the market, situated between kaduna Expressway bypass and kaduna city contributed to its growth and patronage.
Accordingly, the decades of gentle inhabitance are indication of the peaceful coexistence community of a place heavily mixed with Christians and Muslims population.
Speaking to Mal. Usman Abubakar and Mr. Chidi Nganga, the two regular marketers expressed satisfaction with the general conduct and behavior of the people in the area. According to them, there hardly anything to show religious differences or bias when the Thursday weekly market comes on board.
“We understand ourselves and we know we’re there for a purpose and the purpose is for buying and selling, provide goods and services to earn leaving for ourselves and families. So why should anybody behave funny”, they said.
They however commended the state Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, the security operatives, example vigilantes for maintaining laws and orders and providing enabling environment for them to do their business without hinderance at all times.
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