On the express instructions of President John Dramani Mahama, a new Chinese grant will be used to construct a modern market in Aflao, fulfilling a key campaign promise made during the 2024 electioneering period.
The signing ceremony took place at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 7, 2025. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs signed on behalf of the government, while the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, signed on behalf of the Chinese Government.
A similar grant from China was previously used to construct the impressive Kotokuraba Market in Cape Coast during the Mills/Mahama administration.
The new Aflao market is expected to serve as a key commercial hub, linking the Ho and Lomé markets while revitalising trade in the border enclave, which is already recognised as a major West African trading hub.
The project is anticipated to boost economic activity, create jobs, and improve livelihoods across the Volta Region and beyond.
Source: AdomOnline
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