Weija-Gbawe to get 24-Hour Market Complex - Deputy Local Gov’t Minister, MCE cut sod for project
According to the Assembly, the new market is strategically located to serve communities across the entire municipality and beyond.
The Weija-Gbawe Municipality is set to see the construction of a new 24-hour market complex, aimed at boosting local economic activity and providing employment opportunities for residents. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, along with the Municipal Chief Executive, Felix Odartey Lamptey, and local traditional leaders.
The new market will serve the entire municipality and surrounding areas, creating a modern, safe, and well-organized environment for traders and reducing street hawking. The Deputy Minister emphasized that the project aligns with government's commitment to improving local economic infrastructure and advancing a 24-hour economy. She tasked the contractor to ensure quality and timely completion, urging residents, especially the youth, to protect the construction site and take ownership of the development.
The MCE expressed gratitude for the government's support, stating that the market will transform trading and enhance revenue for the local assembly. Traditional leaders welcomed the project, vowing their support for its successful completion. The 24-hour market complex is part of the Ministry of Local Government's broader initiative to strengthen local economies through improved market infrastructure and job creation.
Construction is set to begin shortly, with stakeholders hopeful about its positive impact on livelihoods and economic growth in Weija-Gbawe.
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