Genser Energy unveils new market to revive Appiatse’s economy
- annaklapper
- Feb 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 8
A new market facility has been commissioned in the Appiatse community of Western Region, marking a significant step in the town’s recovery from the devastating explosion that levelled much of the area in January 2022.
Built by a leading independent power producer Genser Energy in partnership with Ghana Union Assurance (GUA), the market is expected to revitalize local commerce and restore livelihoods that were shattered by the disaster.
The project was made possible through a fundraiser initiated after the explosion, where donations were received and matched by Genser Energy and GUA. The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Ghana facilitated the reception of these donations, ensuring the necessary financial support to bring the project to life.
For many traders, the new market represents more than just a place of business.
“The explosion took away everything – our homes, our lives, our businesses,” said Faustina Nyarko, a market trader who lost her shop in the disaster. “This new market gives us a fresh start. I can now sell my goods in a proper space, and my children can have a future.”