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Mr Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, has officially inaugurated state-of-the-art market facilities in Techiman South and Nkoranza South Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies.
The projects are being implemented under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP) through a $245 million World Bank facility, aimed to boost local economies and provide 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.
Key service structures, include an administration block, creche, restaurant, and dedicated meat shop.
Critical safety and health infrastructure, with a new fire post, police post, and health post are on site.
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, perimeter fencing for security, and 28 streetlights to ensure safety and accessibility throughout the market area.
In Nkoranza, the development 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 creche with an office to support families using the market.
Speaking at the ceremony Mr Korsah emphasized the transformative impact of the facilities which were testament to the commitment to create vibrant, resilient communities.
“By modernising our markets and improving infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth and supporting local livelihoods,” he said.
He encouraged municipal authorities to maintain the facilities and to ensure they continued 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.
