Credit: Kekeli K. Blamey
The government’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy initiative is set to commence this week, with the official launch scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
A cornerstone of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) 2024 election campaign, the policy is designed to tackle unemployment and boost national productivity by promoting continuous, round-the-clock operations across key economic sectors.
Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, confirmed the rollout during a formal presentation of the final policy document to the Speaker of Parliament last week.
“On Wednesday, July 2, the President will formally launch the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Development Programme,” Mr. Tanoh stated.
In support of the initiative, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin announced that the Parliamentary Service will begin implementing the 24-hour model internally. He noted that the move is intended to improve institutional efficiency and address rising unemployment rates.
According to the Speaker, the decision is driven by the increasing workload faced by parliamentary staff, especially following a recent adjustment to the House’s sitting schedule, which now begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.
“This change requires staff to work extended hours—from as early as 8:00 a.m. until as late as 10:00 or 11:00 p.m.—particularly those in official divisions of Parliament,” Mr. Bagbin explained.
He added that the extended working hours are expected to generate additional employment opportunities and reduce the strain on current personnel.
“I can assure you, the workload here is unimaginable,” he remarked.
