Freetown Mayor Visits Wilberforce Market Construction Site, Confirms Project Back on Track
James Kamara-Manneh The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, visited the Wilberforce Market construction site over the weekend, addressing concerns about delays in the project. According to a statement released on her official Facebook page, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr acknowledged that the construction had fallen behind schedule but assured the public that the project is now back on track.
“We are slightly behind schedule, but the construction is progressing, and we are on course to complete it in the coming weeks,” the Mayor stated. She emphasized that the timely completion of the market is crucial to her broader vision of transforming Freetown into a more developed and functional city.
The Wilberforce Market, once completed, is expected to play a significant role in improving the local economy by providing a modern space for vendors and shoppers. The project is part of the Mayor’s ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and services across Freetown, which has seen various initiatives aimed at boosting urban development.
Residents and stakeholders are eagerly anticipating the opening of the market, which is now slated for the near future, according to the Mayor’s update. The delay had raised concerns among local businesses, but the Mayor’s visit and subsequent reassurances have been met with optimism.
