Volta Regional Minister Engages MMDCEs on 24-Hour Economy Implementation and Development Partnerships
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, convened a high-level meeting with all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the region to deliberate on the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Programme and other complementary development initiatives.
The meeting, chaired by the Hon. Regional Minister, brought together representatives from the 24HR+ Economy Secretariat, PPMC International Limited, OMNI Strategies, and Naaviq Company Limited to discuss collaborative approaches to boost local economic growth, infrastructure development, and service delivery.
A team from PPMC International Limited, led by Engineer Daniel Yaw Dushie, Deputy Managing Director, presented on the 24-Hour Market Programme, a key component of the 24-hour economy initiative.
He outlined four models of modern markets tailored for different municipal and district contexts. Each model integrates essential facilities such as lockable shops, health posts, police stations, restaurants, car parks, and waste management systems to support round-the-clock commercial activity.
Engineer Dushie urged Assemblies to provide site plans, data on existing markets, and land (1–4 acres) suitable for the project’s implementation.
Following this, Mr. Abdul Rashid Baah, General Manager of OMNI Strategies, made a presentation on a digital revenue mobilization platform designed to enhance efficiency and transparency within the Assemblies.
The system, integrates automation tools to curb revenue leakages, fraudulent activities, and cash handling inefficiencies.
The platform, already being used at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and piloted in the Asafo Market in the Ashanti Region, provides Assemblies with a real-time dashboard to monitor revenue collection and improve accountability.
The third presentation was delivered by Madam Victoria Naa Shika Quaye, Chief Executive Officer of Naaviq Company Limited, who proposed her firm as a solution provider for water challenges in the region.
She highlighted Naaviq’s expertise in borehole drilling, water treatment, and community water projects, emphasizing the company’s readiness to train and partner with Assemblies to provide safe and reliable water while creating employment opportunities.
The MMDCEs expressed appreciation for the presentations and reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate with the various organizations to promote development across the Volta Region.
The meeting forms part of the Regional Minister’s ongoing efforts to foster strong partnerships between government agencies, the private sector, and local authorities in driving economic transformation and improving livelihoods under the 24-Hour Economy framework.
