The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has made a GH¢200,000 donation to the traders of Kantamanto Market to support the ongoing reconstruction of the market after it was ravaged by fire.
The entire market was destroyed earlier in the week by a devastating fire, with thousands of traders losing their shops and investments.
During a visit to the market this afternoon to inspect the damage, Dr. Bawumia commiserated with the traders and extended financial support of GH¢200,000 to assist in the market’s reconstruction, which is already underway.
“What I have seen is very sad and devastating. You have lost your investment and your livelihood, and we share in your loss and pain,” Dr. Bawumia told the traders.
With the reconstruction of the market already underway through the traders’ own efforts, Dr. Bawumia expressed his delight and stated that his monetary donation is intended to further support these efforts.
In addition to the financial support, Dr. Bawumia pledged to personally install CCTV cameras in the market to enhance security for the traders. He also assured them of his continued support, even as he transitions out of government.
“Although I am going out of government, this will be my personal contribution. I will continue to be with you,” he assured the traders.
The traders expressed immense gratitude to Dr. Bawumia for his visit and support “in this trying time.”
