The District Chief Executive for Asene Manso Akroso, Hon. Eric Ahinakwa, has cut sod for the construction of a 24-hour ultra-modern market facility in Akyem Akroso.
The project is expected to be completed in two years.
The 24-hour ultra-modern market will feature 32 lockable stores, 120 sheds, a fire post, police post, clinic, creche, hydro power and solar power stations, women bank, restaurant,office facilities, and more.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Eric Ahinakwa commended His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for releasing funds to all MMDCE’s for developmental projects.
He noted that in the past, funds were not readily available for MMDCE’s to undertake projects.
He noted that in the past, funds were not readily available for MMDCE’s to undertake projects.
He said they would only hear that a contractor is on site, and many projects were abandoned in the bush without even paying the contractors.
He clarified that the project is not meant to replace the old market.
Considering the large number of people who trade at the Akroso market, the 24-hour ultra-modern facility is being built to complement the existing one.
He added that 40 lockable stores will also be constructed in the old market.
Hon. Ahinakwa urged towns that have not yet benefited from the “national cake” to be patient, assuring them that they will get their share soon.
Akroso Market is a major trading hub where people from many places come to do business.
The DCE urged the contractor to engage local artisans from Akyem Akroso in the construction of the facility.
The Chairman of the NDC Asene Akroso Manso Constituency, Mr. Kwame Elijah, appealed to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama to construct the road from Akyem Oda to Agona Swedru.
He said he had traveled to many places and seen good roads, and he called on the president to address the situation.
The Queen of Akyem Akroso Nana Aboagyewaa Domena IV expressed her appreciation to the president for bringing the 24-hour economy market to their town.
She urged him to fulfill all the promises he made during his visit for the campaign.
She appealed to the president to upgrade the health center in Akyem Akroso to polyclinic status, to build the nursing college he promised, and to fix the road from Akyem Oda to Agona Swedru.
She also encouraged the president to allow the contractor to return to site and complete the road project.
Nana Aboagyewaa Domena IV commended Hon. Eric Ahinakwa for the work he is doing in the district.
Report by Raskorsa.