Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Hon Elizabeth Kwatsoe Sackey has held a consultative meeting with traders in the city to assure them of her commitment towards the redevelopment of markets.
The consultative forum which was held on Thursday, December 16 at the Accra City Hall was also used to discuss other issues including challenges in the markets.
Hon Elizabeth Sackey in an address noted that discussions had been held with key stakeholders on the expansion of the markets redevelopment project to cover areas other than the Central Business District (CBD).
She disclosed that the new markets would have facilities such as schools for children, clinics, washrooms, places of worship as well as car parks to enhance their work.
Hon Elizabeth Sackey also mentioned that the Assembly would soon introduce fishmongers to alternative ways by which they could add value to their products through packaging.
She announced that discussions were ongoing with key stakeholders in the waste management sector to help provide garbage bins at vantage points within the markets to ensure regular collection.
“We have also spoken to the Ghana National Fire Service to help flash all drains in the various markets, as part of its plans,” she added.
The President of the Greater Accra Market Association (GAMA), Madam Mercy Afoowa Needjan on behalf of traders pledged their support towards the redevelopment of the markets to boost economic activities.
She urged traders to pay their tolls and rates regularly to help the AMA generate revenue to develop the city.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana