The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, Mr. Roland Atanga Ayoo, has described the 24-hour market project as a development that will boost productivity and ensure that commercial agriculture and financial trading continue without interruption.
Addressing residents of Bolgatanga at Tanzui, the site of the 24-hour market venue, Mr. Ayoo said one of the main reasons for establishing the market an important initiative of the government is to create an all-round market that will stimulate economic growth and provide employment opportunities for the growing youth population.
He said the market is expected to promote businesses, strengthen the local economy, and serve as a major turnaround for the people of Bolga.
Mr. Ayoo explained that although the municipality already has a traditional market, it operates only once every three days, whereas the 24-hour market will provide continuous trading opportunities and bring about greater change and openness to Bolgatanga.
The MCE also noted that residents of the Bolgatanga municipality will benefit from the project beyond the market itself. He said there will be opportunities for people to engage consultants and the contractor during the implementation period, since the project is expected to last for 36 months.He appealed to both the consultants and the contractor to ensure they use local labor and do not leave out local content in the construction of the market.
Elder Endorses Project for Youth and Women.
An elder, Mr. Thomas Agmare, a former head of the Bolgatanga Technical Institute, an elder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and a landowner in Tanzui for the construction of the 24-hour market, said the project creates a great opportunity for the youth and women in the community.He expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for establishing the 24-hour market and for ensuring that young people are involved in development initiatives.
Mr. Agmare appealed to the contractor and consultant to fast-track the project, adding that the rainy season is currently affecting agricultural activities.
He noted that farmers are soon expected to begin sowing their crops, and delays could impact their work on the farms.
Source:mywordfmonline.com/Gaspard Adongo Ayuureneeya.