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President Mahama urges quality work on Bimbilla 24-hour market project
April 18, 2026
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President Mahama urges quality work on Bimbilla 24-hour market project

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Key Points

  • President John Dramani Mahama charged the contractor for the 24-hour multipurpose market project in Bimbilla to ensure top-quality work.
  • The market is deemed strategically important due to Bimbilla's role as a major food-producing hub for yams, maize, beans, and groundnuts.
  • It will feature ten large warehouses to reduce post-harvest losses and serve as a vital link between farmers, traders, and households.
  • Mahama emphasized the project's durability, expecting it to serve for generations, and pledged to personally commission it upon completion.
  • The facility is anticipated to improve economic activity, create employment opportunities (including a market administrator), and requires proper management and maintenance by the district assembly.

Why This Matters

This market project is significant for Ghana as it directly addresses food security and economic development in a key agricultural region. By reducing post-harvest losses and improving market linkages, it strengthens the national food supply chain and empowers local farmers and traders. The initiative also fosters job creation and stimulates economic growth in Bimbilla, contributing to broader national prosperity.

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