Construction of the long-awaited Odumase Market in the Ga West Municipality has begun, with the project expected to address congestion, poor sanitation and inadequate trading spaces in the community.

The project officially commenced on Friday, September 25, 2026, following a sod-cutting ceremony attended by government officials, residents and traders.

The completed market is expected to boost economic activity in Ga West while improving the livelihoods of traders and residents in Ga Odumase and surrounding communities.

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Speaking at the sword cutting event the Deputy Minister for  Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah said the project forms part of government’s efforts to improve local economic infrastructure and create decent conditions for businesses to operate.

“This market will improve trading conditions, enhance safety, and provide economic opportunities for the people of Ga Odumase and its surrounding communities,” she stated.

Rita Sowah also said modern market facilities were important to supporting traders, particularly women and small businesses, while helping Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies improve revenue mobilisation.

She said the project would also contribute to the government’s broader 24-hour economy agenda by creating an environment where commercial activities could thrive.

The Deputy Minister urged the contractor to ensure that the project is executed to the required standards and completed within the agreed timeline to provide value for money.

She further tasked the Ga West Municipal Assembly with effective supervision and monitoring of the construction to ensure that the required standards were maintained throughout the project.

Rita Sowah also appealed to residents and traders in Ga Odumase to take ownership of the facility once completed and protect it to ensure that it serves the community for generations.

Residents and traders who attended the ceremony welcomed the project, describing it as a long-awaited intervention that could improve sanitation, reduce congestion and provide better conditions for doing business.

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