President John Mahama has officially cut the sod for a modern 24-hour economy market in Bole, describing it as a transformational economic initiative for the Savannah Region.
“This is one of the prime locations in Bole, and I believe that the Bole 24-hour economy market is going to be one of the busiest markets in the whole of Ghana because of its location,” he stated.
The President explained that the facility would operate day and night while complementing the area’s traditional Friday market.
“Our market is a traditional market, but this is going to be a modern market that will work day after day and night, 24 hours,” he explained.
The project will reportedly include police and fire stations, clinics, restaurants, warehouses, guest rooms, supermarkets, cold stores, and more than 130 lockable shops.
“There will be 71 lockable shops on the ground floor and 61 lockable shops upstairs,” he said.
“There will also be a supermarket, two restaurants, VIP and regular and a guest house with 12 beds.”
Mahama stressed the importance of markets in supporting farmers.
“We all know that markets are outlets for agricultural products, and when our farmers have farmed, they need an outlet to bring their produce to market and get a reward for their labour,” he stated.
The President disclosed plans to build 261 similar markets nationwide.
He also announced additional projects including a new STEM-focused Bole College of Education, a 150-bed district hospital, a regional hospital in Damongo, a science and technology university, modern TVET centers, and upgraded water systems.
“We are sure that by the end of my mandate in 2028, I will be coming back several times to commission several of these projects or cut sod for them,” he said.
Commentary | Boakye Stephen
The proposed 24-hour economy initiative remains one of the Mahama administration’s flagship economic promises. If fully implemented, such projects could significantly reshape regional trade, agriculture, and local industrial activity.
