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Reg Minister cuts sod for construction of two projects

Eastern Regional Minister, Mr. Seth Kwame Acheampong has cut sod for the construction of two major projects at Akyem Oda under the 2020 Urban Development Grant (UDG), a component of Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program (GSCSP).

Date Created : 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Nana Kesse/Ghanadistricts.com

The projects which were in two lots consisted of Construction of 68 Lockable Market Shops with Ancillary facilities as lot 1 and the lot 2 consisted of Precast Block Paving of the old market and construction of 600mm Diameter Concrete "U" drains.

The project is expected to be completed within nine months and six months respectively.

Addressing Nananom and the people of Akyem Oda, Mr. Seth Acheampong urged the contractors and consultants in charge of the project to discharge their duties diligently and efficiently to ensure that they meet the duration for implementation of the projects.

Having Recognized the importance of market stores in the socio-economic development of the people, Mr. Acheampong assured that government under the able leadership of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was very committed to developing all the sectors of the economy including Education, Health, Roads, Small Medium and large scale businesses and called for their cooperation and support.

He cautioned against the poor management or handling of government properties by some citizens and contractors and urged the people to own the projects by offering the necessary support to the contractor so that they deliver quality work that would benefit both current and future generations.

The Minister consequently congratulated the Member of Parliament and the Municipal Chief Executive for showing leadership that had earned them been selected among 25 Municipal Assembly nationwide and 4 Municipalities in the Eastern Region to benefit from this program.