- Accra Mayor breaks ground for new plantain seller sheds.
- 70 traders to benefit from safer, more organized space.
- Project to enhance market environment, hygiene, and working conditions.
- Completion expected within three weeks.
The Mayor of Accra, Hon Elizabeth Sackey, has officially broken ground for the construction of new sheds for plantain sellers at Agbogbloshie Market. The new sheds, which are expected to accommodate 70 traders, aim to provide a safer and more organized space for the plantain sellers to conduct their business.
Additionally, the project seeks to enhance the market environment, improve hygiene, and working conditions for the sellers. Speaking at the event, the Mayor emphasized the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) commitment to supporting local traders and fostering economic growth within the community.
“The construction of these new sheds marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to improve market facilities across Accra,” she said. She added that the city authority was dedicated to creating a conducive environment for trading activities.
She also urged the traders to maintain sanitation in the market by practicing good personal hygiene to prevent the spread of diseases. The Mayor entreated the contractor to work diligently to consolidate efforts in providing infrastructural development in the central business district (CBD).
The contractor for the project, Messrs Snavec Reg Co. Gh Ltd, expressed appreciation for being selected to complete the project. They assured the Mayor and all parties of its timely completion while maintaining quality standards.
They assured traders that their team of experienced professionals would work diligently and efficiently to complete the construction within three weeks. “Our focus will be on maintaining the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship throughout the process.
We have carefully planned every phase of this project to minimize disruptions and expedite completion,” the contractor said. The construction of the new sheds is a significant step towards improving the market facilities in Accra and providing a better environment for the plantain sellers to conduct their business.
The project is expected to be completed within three weeks, and the traders are eagerly waiting to move into their new sheds. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s efforts to improve market facilities across Accra are commendable, and this project is a testament to their commitment to supporting local traders and fostering economic growth within the community.
