Deputy Minister for Works and Housing and MP for Kwesimintsim, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, has commissioned a newly constructed market for the residents of Anaji, a significant step in his ongoing efforts to enhance local livelihoods and stimulate trade within his constituency.
The market is designed to empower market women and foster entrepreneurship, ultimately contributing to the economic development of the area.
During an interview with the media, Dr. Hamid Armah expressed his excitement over the completion of the project, which had been stalled for years due to a lack of funding. He revealed that he took the initiative to personally finance the market’s construction, emphasizing its importance in providing a dedicated space for local vendors.
“I am very excited that I have successfully completed this project. It has stalled for years, largely because there was no proper funding source for this project. I had to personally fund this project. The original intention of this project has been achieved, which is to provide space for our market women to trade and that would essentially improve the local economy and ensure that we empower our women in terms of job creation and entrepreneurship, and then improving their income.”
According to Dr Hamid Armah, the newly inaugurated market not only accommodates existing vendors but also opens opportunities for 12 additional residents of Anaji Fie, highlighting his commitment to inclusivity and community development.
“We’ve allocated the spaces to those who were originally here and because we more spaces, about 12 new people who are residents of Anaji Fie will have access to this edifice”, he added.
He adds that his market commissioning marks a remarkable achievement for him, as it is the fifth project he has commissioned within a week. He recently launched four school projects and has several more initiatives underway, including a new Community Health Improvement Programme (CHIPS) compound at Kwesimintsim Fie and the construction of 20 community boreholes, all at various stages of completion.
“You will remember that this will be the 5th project that I have commissioned within one week. In the last couple of days, I’ve commissioned four school projects out of eight school projects that I’m constructing within the constituency. Today marks the fifth project and I’ve got a couple of project commissioning as well –like the brand new CHIPS compund at Kwesimintsim Fie which I’ll commission soon, the construction of 20 community boreholes that are in different phases of completion. There are also road projects that I’ve lobbied and are currently at different stages of completion and I’m very sure that they will all be completed soon”, he added.
At the commissioning ceremony, Municipal Chief Executive for the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly, Kojo Acquah, commended Dr. Armah’s dedication. “If not for Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, this market wouldn’t have been constructed. He came to me and expressed his desire to finance this project out of his own pocket,” he noted.
Kojo Acquah underscored the importance of collaboration between the Member of Parliament and the Municipal Chief Executive in driving development, stating that Dr. Armah has played a crucial role in bringing numerous projects to the constituency.
He further urged constituents to show their appreciation for Dr. Armah’s efforts by voting for him in the upcoming elections.
“In every constituency, there are tso major development partners –the MMDCE and the Member of Parliament. I can tell you that Dr Hamid Armah has really helped me by lobbying for so many things to be brought here. Please reward him by voting for him to continue his good works and developmental agenda for this constituency.”
