The construction of a 24-hour market in the Juaboso District is expected to commence soon as part of a nationwide initiative by the government of John Dramani Mahama to promote economic growth and support traders across the country.
The 24-hour market project forms part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s promise to establish modern markets in various districts. The initiative aims to allow traders and market women and men to conduct business day and night, thereby boosting local economic activity and improving livelihoods.
The planned facility will include lockable stores, a school, a lorry station, pharmacies or a sick bay, security checkpoints, and banking facilities to ensure convenience and safety for traders and customers.
During the recent State of the Nation Address, President John Dramani Mahama indicated that work on the 24-hour market projects would soon begin in assemblies across the country.
On March 5, 2026, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Juaboso, Alexander Adu Quist, together with consultants for the 24-hour market project, visited the proposed construction site at the Juaboso market to inspect preparations ahead of the project’s commencement.
Speaking during the visit, Mr. Adu Quist disclosed that the contractor would soon move to site to begin work. According to him, the contract is currently at the advertisement stage at the Regional Coordinating Council, after which the procurement process will be completed and the contractor officially mobilized to the site.
He further explained that the assembly had engaged with traders and stakeholders who currently operate at the market for several months, acknowledging that relocating them temporarily could present challenges once construction begins.
To address this, the assembly has prepared alternative trading spaces where affected traders can continue their businesses during the construction period. Among the proposed locations are the Juaboso Old Town Park and portions of nearby streets that will be designated for temporary trading.
Mr. Adu Quist expressed confidence that construction of the project could begin within March 2026. He noted that when completed, the market would significantly improve revenue mobilization for the district and create more opportunities for business growth.
