President John Evans Atta Mills has commended market women and Ghanaian traders in general for their hardwork and enormous contribution to the economy.

He gave them thumbs-up for their collaboration with government to achieve successes in the economy, and promised that government would never abandon them. “We know what good works you have done, and are doing; the NDC still cares for you and will support you,” he said.

President Mills made the commendation when interacting with traders at Agbogbloshie market in Accra on Wednesday , to assure them of government’s support in their endeavours.

He was accompanied by government officials and some Ministers of State including Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, Greater Accra Regional Minister, and Mr Albert Oko Vanderpuije, Mayor of Accra.