The stalls at one of the markets
Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has officially commissioned the state-of-the-art market facilities in Techiman South Metropolitan and Nkoranza South Municipal Assemblies.
The projects are being implemented under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP) through a $245 million World Bank facility, aimed at boosting local economies and providing essential services to market users.
The newly completed Nana Abena Market in Techiman now features an array of facilities designed to serve both vendors and the broader community.
The highlights of the project include 122 lockable stores and 68 market stalls to accommodate diverse commercial activities.
In addition, the new market boasts of key service structures, including an administration block, crèche, restaurant, and dedicated meat shop as well as a critical safety and health infrastructure, with a new fire post, police post, and health post on site.
The market is also equipped with an enhanced sanitation through modern washrooms and an integrated drainage system, comprising 300 metres of 0.9-metre U-drain, 710 metres of 0.6-metre U-drain, and 900 metres of internal drainage.
Additional improvements include a 100-metre road junction upgrade, 1,900 square metres of paved walkways, perimetre fencing for security, and 28 streetlights to ensure safety and accessibility throughout the market area.
The Nkoranza Municipal Assembly new market and community enhancement features a two-storey block with 50 lockable stores and 100 market stalls, designed to expand local commerce.
Other key facilities include police and health posts to ensure a safe trading environment, a 6-seater WC facility, along with two mechanised boreholes for consistent water supply.
A two-unit crèche with an office to support families using the market has also been built under the project.
Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah with traditional leaders
cutting the tape to officially open one of the markets
Speaking at the commissioning, the sector minister emphasised the transformative impact of these facilities.
“These projects are a testament to our commitment to creating vibrant, resilient communities. By modernising our markets and improving infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth and supporting local livelihoods,” he stated.
Mr. Korsah encouraged municipal authorities to maintain these facilities and ensure they continue to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
“The projects reflect the ministry’s dedication to sustainable urban development in partnership with the World Bank and local stakeholders, bolstering economic resilience in Ghana’s secondary cities,” he said.
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