24-Hour Economy Now Policy, Not Just Promise – Mahama Declares
Comprehensive plan aims to boost jobs, drive exports, and energize key sectors across Ghana
- 24-Hour Economy policy officially launched as a national strategy
- Focus is on boosting productivity, job creation, and exports—not just longer work hours
- Implementation marks the start of a nationwide mobilisation for inclusive economic growth
President John Dramani Mahama has officially announced the transition of the 24-Hour Economy initiative from a political slogan to a fully-fledged national policy aimed at boosting productivity and fostering inclusive economic growth.
Speaking at the policy’s formal launch in Accra on Wednesday, July 2, President Mahama recalled the initiative’s rise to prominence during the 2024 political season, when it struck a chord with Ghanaians as a beacon of hope and change.
“Today, we’ve turned the 24-hour economy from a hopeful slogan into a concrete strategy,” Mahama said. “In 2024, it inspired the nation as a call for meaningful change—and now, that change begins.”
He emphasized that the policy launch is just the beginning, and that the true challenge lies in delivering effective implementation across the country.
“This is not the finish line—it’s the starting point for a broad national mobilisation. The hard work begins now,” he added.
President Mahama also addressed common misconceptions, stating that the initiative is about far more than just longer work hours. Instead, it is designed to unlock productivity across multiple sectors, create sustainable jobs, and increase exports through targeted, inclusive interventions.
“To be clear, the 24+ Agenda is not simply about keeping businesses open longer. It’s about expanding opportunities, boosting output, and driving Ghana’s economic transformation,” he said.
As a flagship element of his administration’s economic agenda, the 24-Hour Economy policy is expected to attract investment, create jobs, and enhance Ghana’s competitiveness on the global stage.
