The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), under the leadership of Mr. Samuel Kwabena Pyne, has commenced the redevelopment of Asafo Market.
This project aims to transform the market into a modern trading centre that will enhance business operations, ensure the security of traders, and safeguard their goods.
Mayor Sam Pyne in an interview expressed his enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the local economy and community.
“We’ve started work already and the purpose is to modernize the place (Asafo Market) into where people will trade in peace and tranquillity. And where they will have security, they will have the safety of their wares and also protection against fire and all those encumbrances that have been happening in market areas.” He told Oyerepa News in an interview.
Mr Sam Pyne added, “It’s (Asafo Market) going to be a modern market. The structures are not going to be wooden and the contractors are working hard to make sure that they finish up the work as promised in the contract.”
According to him, the KMA is going to monitor the progress of the work to be able to complete it on time. Because he cannot look for traders to stay at home for a longer period.
“We’re also going to monitor from day one to the end of the contract term.
Fortunately for us, the consultants and the supervisors of the project are from the engineering department of the assembly. And I’ll personally make sure that the work goes on as we want it because I don’t want people to go sleep home for a longer period.” The KMA boss assured.
Some traders who also spoke with Oyerepa News eulogized the assembly for the project. They said the redevelopment of the Asafo Market will surely enhance business and will provide safety for their goods and services.
“Everyone likes development; it helps the growth of the nation so we’re happy about how the project is going to be done. All we’re asking for is the fast progress of the work. Looking at the interface of the market, we believe we’ll have more customers at the market after its completion, unlike its old state.” Mr Samuel Nkrumah, a trader and Chairman of Ghana Footwear and Manufacturers Association said.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com
