The Mayor of Tamale Hon.Alhaji Abu Takoro today, paid courtesy call on His Royal Highness, the Gulkepe-Naa at his palace to formally inform him and seek his blessings ahead of the commencement of the 24-Hour Economy Model Market project in the Tamale Metropolis. Hon.Abu Takoro was in the company of his Coordinating Director, Alhaji Mohammed Rufai and other key officers of the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly.
The Mayor used the occasion to brief the revered chief on the objectives and significance of the project, which essentially forms part of the 24-Hour Economy agenda and a key campaign promise of H.E. John Dramani Mahama,President of the Republic of Ghana, prior to the 2024 General Elections.
The initiative, according to him is aimed at expanding economic opportunities, promoting inclusive growth, and creating sustainable livelihoods for traders, artisans, and residents of the metropolis.
Hon.Abu Takoro was very happy that the Gulkepe-Naa warmly received the delegation and granted his consent and blessings for the project to commence.
The mayor hinted that the project will be sighted at Kukuo and that in the coming days, consultants will be in Tamale to undertake the necessary assessments and to take informed decision on the appropriate date for the sod-cutting ceremony. He also noted ,that upon completion, the market is expected to serve as a major commercial hub that will stimulate local economic activity and contribute significantly to the development of the Tamale Metropolis.