President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders during his two-day #ResettingGhana tour of the region, President Mahama said this will be done through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
As part of the tour, the President also cut the sod for the construction of a 24-hour economy model market in Juapong, in the North Tongu District, marking the beginning of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
According to the President, the proposed facility is a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
