ANLOGA, VOLTA REGION, May 11, 2026 — The 24-Hour Economy Market under construction in Anloga will include a dedicated Women’s Bank, a move officials say will give female traders easier access to capital, savings, and financial services right inside the market.
The facility is part of the government’s broader 24-Hour Economy initiative aimed at keeping commercial activity running around the clock while removing barriers that limit small-scale traders, particularly women.
Banking services where the market operates
Unlike traditional banks that close in the evening, the Women’s Bank will be located within the market complex and designed to operate around the same extended hours as traders.
District Chief Executive for Anloga, Hon. Sandra, said the inclusion of the bank was deliberate to ensure women in business are not left behind.
“This market will boost our economy and improve lives,” she said at the sod-cutting ceremony on May 11, 2026. “The Women’s Bank will give our market women better access to financial support so they can grow their businesses without relying on expensive loans.”
What the bank will offer
While full operational details are yet to be released, the Women’s Bank is expected to provide:
1. Microloans and small business loans with flexible repayment terms tied to market cycles, making it easier for traders to restock and expand.
2. Savings accounts and secure deposit services so traders can bank their daily sales without carrying large amounts of cash at night.
3. Digital banking and mobile payment options to support 24/7 transactions.
4. Financial literacy training on bookkeeping, savings, and business management, often delivered in partnership with the district assembly and financial institutions.
The model is similar to what is being rolled out in other 24-hour markets across the Volta Region, including Keta, Ketu South, and Ketu North.
Expected impact for Anloga traders
For many women in Anloga, access to affordable credit has been a major challenge. The new facility is expected to reduce reliance on informal lenders, lower borrowing costs, and help traders move from small-scale retail to bulk trading.
Member of Parliament for Anlo District, Hon. Richard Sefe, said the bank would be key to ensuring the market creates real economic opportunities for women.
“When women have access to finance, the entire household benefits,” he noted. “This is about giving them the tools to grow and compete.”
Market women at the ceremony welcomed the plan, saying it could make a direct difference to their daily work.
Once completed, the Anloga 24-Hour Economy Market will house lockable shops, cold storage units, restaurants, and the Women’s Bank, positioning the district as a growing commercial hub in the Volta Region.
