THE WESTERN NORTH REGIONAL MINISTER, HON. WILBERT PETTY BRENTUM, ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS ON THE 24-HOUR ECONOMY MARKET PROJECT

The Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum, has engaged stakeholders involved in the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Market Projects in the Western North Region to discuss strategies for ensuring the timely completion of the projects.

The engagement, held on Wednesday, 11th November 2026, brought together project consultant, contractors, Regional Heads of Department and Units and other relevant district-level actors to review the progress of work, assess implementation challenges and identify practical measures to accelerate the completion of the projects within the stipulated timelines.

During the meeting, the various contractors took turns to brief stakeholders on the current status of their respective projects, highlighting the level of work completed, outstanding activities and challenges encountered in the course of implementation. The updates provided an opportunity for stakeholders to obtain a clearer picture of the progress of each project and discuss issues affecting their timely delivery.

The project consultant, Devepro 360 Engineering Consult limited also briefed participants on Government’s intended measures and arrangements to facilitate and fast-track the completion of the projects. The presentation was aimed at promoting a common understanding among stakeholders regarding the implementation process and the support mechanisms expected to enhance project delivery.

The engagement forms part of efforts by the Western North Regional Coordinating Council (WNRCC), under the leadership of the Regional Minister, to strengthen project monitoring and coordination, address bottlenecks and ensure that the projects are completed within the agreed timelines.

The Regional Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration among contractors, consultants and the beneficiary Municipal and District Assemblies in achieving the objectives of the 24-Hour Economy initiative. The engagement also provided an opportunity for the various stakeholders to raise concerns, seek clarification and collectively consider practical ways of addressing challenges confronting the projects.

The Western North Regional Coordinating Council remains committed to working closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation and timely completion of the 24-Hour Economy Market Projects for the benefit of the people of the Region.