President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region, marking the start of a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting trade, creating jobs, and accelerating economic growth.

The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta Region.

Speaking at the event, President Mahama described the proposed market as more than a traditional trading centre, saying it would serve as a modern economic hub designed to support farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

According to the President, the facility will include modern infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services, creating an integrated value chain that will enhance productivity and improve market access.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to driving development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in key sectors, including roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transportation, markets, and agro-industrial projects.

President Mahama also highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, expressing confidence that the town would develop into a major commercial and industrial hub within the region.

The Juapong Model Market is one of the flagship projects under the government’s 24-Hour Economy programme and has been designated a Category Four Market—the highest classification under the initiative. The designation underscores the project’s importance in the government’s broader agenda to stimulate economic activity, support local businesses, and promote regional development.

Once completed, the market is expected to enhance commercial activity, improve livelihoods, and create sustainable employment opportunities for residents of Juapong and surrounding communities.

Reported by

Obed Yaw Agyei