About the Portal

Background

Following the reconstruction of key markets in Aba, Abia State, the Ministry of Trade and Commerce initiated a comprehensive verification exercise to reconcile shop allocations. This portal is the digital backbone of that exercise, enabling transparent, accountable, and efficient verification of market tenancy claims.

The portal serves as the official platform for shop owners and subscribers to submit their verification claims, supporting documents, and payment receipts. Ministry assessors review each application, and upon approval, a Certificate of Ownership is issued electronically.

Objectives

• Establish a verified and transparent register of shop owners and subscribers in reconstructed markets.
• Reconcile claims between original shop owners and new subscribers through a structured assessment process.
• Issue tamper-proof, digitally verifiable Certificates of Ownership to approved applicants.
• Provide the Ministry with accurate data and reports for informed decision-making.

How Verification Works

1. 1

   Application Submission

   Applicants create an account, fill out the verification form, upload supporting documents (NIN, payment receipt, passport photo), and submit their claim.

2. 2

   Assessment & Review

   Trained assessors from the Ministry review each application, examine documents, verify payment records, and may request additional information.

3. 3

   Certificate Issuance

   Approved applicants receive a Certificate of Ownership — a PDF document with a unique certificate number and QR code that anyone can verify online.