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Pongyentanga chiefs demand development beyond 24-hour economy market

Traditional leaders in Pongyentanga in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have urged the government to complement the planned 24-hour economy market with improved healthcare, education, roads, security and agricultural support. The chiefs said the market could stimulate economic activity, but its benefits would be limited if the basic infrastructure and services … The post Pongyentanga…

Pongyentanga chiefs demand development beyond 24-hour economy market

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