Shama Junction Market Earmarked for 24-Hour Economy Initiative

Shama: The Shama Municipal Assembly in the Western Region has earmarked the Shama Junction market to operate under the government's 24-Hour Economy policy.According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Paul Otis Dentu, the Shama Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), stated that the Assembly has plans to revamp the market facility. This initiative aims to provide a safe working space for traders to offer round-the-clock services to customers and clients.Constructed in 2003, the Shama Junction market has struggled to thrive compared to markets in nearby areas like Inchaban and Beposo. Traders have attributed this to poor infrastructure and weak maintenance oversights. However, the MCE mentioned that the government would rehabilitate the facility to meet the demands of the market women.Mr. Dentu explained that the market was chosen for the 24-Hour Economy policy due to certain criteria such as its proximity to a fuel station, entrance and exit points, and its ample space. He emphasized the Assembly's commitment to boost ing economic activities and propelling growth in the municipality.Market women have expressed support for the Assembly's idea but have called for stringent mechanisms to ensure the initiative's success. Madam Mary Narkwah, a leader in the market, voiced concerns about roadside sellers and the need for a commercial loading terminal to enhance patronage of goods in the market. She stressed that the success of the 24-Hour economy policy would depend on how swiftly authorities addressed these concerns.