Barma Shettima, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, and Tourism disclosed this at the signing of the contract agreement on Tuesday in Damaturu.

He said after following all the due processes, two companies emerged winners of the contracts.

“The construction of the Potiskum modern market is awarded to Ponglomerape Nigeria Limited at the contract sum of N2.6 billion.

“While the Gashua modern market is awarded to SabTech Towers Nigeria Limited at a contract sum of N2.4 billion,” Barma said.

He said the contracts, were part of Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s efforts to enhance the social and economic development of the state.

Barma urged the contractors to abide by all the terms and conditions of the contractual agreement.