Ghana secures $30million grant from China to construct a modern market in Aflao

The government of Ghana has successfully secured a $30million grant from China to construct a modern market in Aflao in the Volta Region.

According to the government, the decision to construct a modern market in Aflao is expected to boost economic activity, link the Ho and Lome markets and improve livelihoods in an enclave.

The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 7, 2025 between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa on behalf of the government of Ghana and the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa on behalf of the Chinese government.

“I signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana and the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa signed for the Chinese Government. The new befitting modern Aflao market is expected to boost economic activity, link the Ho and Lome markets and improve livelihoods in an enclave which is a major West African trading hub.” The Minister announced.

“The signing ceremony took place at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 7, 2025.” He said.

Ablakwa indicated that a similar grant amount from China was used to construct the impressive Kotokuraba market in Cape Coast during the leadership of the late Prof. John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills administration.

“On the express instructions of President John Mahama, the funds will be used to construct a modern market in Aflao consistent with his promise during the 2024 electioneering campaign. A similar grant amount from China was used to construct the impressive Kotokuraba market in Cape Coast during the Mills/Mahama era.” He noted.

Source: Elvisanokyenews.net