President Mahama cut sod for construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong - Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region. The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region. Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services. The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives. He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region. As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative. The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation. Read NextJuly 16, 2026Captain Smart pledges massive infrastructure development in Gomoa WestJuly 16, 2026CAGD denies claims that GH¢11 billion has been spent on Accra Kumasi ExpresswayJuly 16, 2026Cabinet revokes (E. I. ) 144: Government should engage Owoo Family over Achimota Forest- Nii Lante VanderpuyeJuly 16, 2026Godfred Dame questions court over Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s passportJuly 16, 2026Church must remain independent and speak on principle, not politics — Vice PresidentJuly 16, 2026MoFA receives pickup, motorbikes for Farmers’ Day awardsJuly 16, 2026Protect Ramsar Site, TDC urges Nungua Traditional CouncilJuly 16, 2026Telecel Ghana pays courtesy call on Okyenhene at 2026 Ohum FestivalJuly 16, 2026NAS set to deploy 500 RMUs nationwideJuly 16, 2026Informal cross-border trade hits GH¢31bn – GSS