In a report we have sighted on CitiNewsroom, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama has disclosed that some markets in the Greater Accra Region will be closed down.
She stated that these markets will be closed from Monday, March 23, 2020, and this will allow for fumigation work aimed at fighting the Coronavirus outbreak in the country to be carried out.
She further indicated that these markets have been categorised into six zones from Accra to Ada, the end of the region adding that the decision was arrived at in consultation with the market women.
In the report, she said;
“They have all agreed on Monday and I was happy. They all see that there is expediency in the matter and we have to do it quick… in the Greater Accra Region, markets will be closed on Monday.”
Additionally, she disclosed that all districts in the country will be given one hundred Veronica buckets and other hygiene essentials to ensure market women adhere to the precautionary measures announced by authorities and also warned that children were to stay away from trading activities in the market during the period.
Here is the market schedule for the markets involved;
Zone 1 – Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly Circle Dubai (Malata, Tiptoe lane, Odwana, Adabraka)
Zone 2 – A.M.A (Mokola, Okashie, Kantamanto, Tema station, Agbogbloshie)
Zone 3 – Glory land hotel (Kaneshie, Anyan market, Odorkor)
Zone 4 – Social welfare new Municipal (Madina, Dome, Amasaman, Achimota)
Zone 5 – T.M.A Municipal Assembly (Ashiaman, Tema comm 1, Tema comm 9, Kpone Katamanso, Tema comm 2)
Zone 6 – Sege municipal Assembly (Sege, Ningo Prampram, Shai Osudoku, Ada)
