President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy, declaring it a transformative national strategy aimed at boosting productivity, creating jobs, and positioning Ghana as a globally competitive economy.
Speaking at the launch event in Accra, President Mahama reflected on the policy’s evolution from a campaign message to a comprehensive development blueprint.
“We have moved from slogan to strategy today. In 2024, the idea of a 24-hour economy captured national attention. It became a slogan of hope, a symbol that change was necessary and that it was possible”.
The President emphasized that while the launch marks a milestone, the real challenge lies in execution.
“Our task now is to ensure that the necessary change is with the implementation. This launch is not the end, but it is the beginning of a massive national mobilisation.”
He clarified that the initiative is not simply about extending working hours, but about unlocking productivity and expanding opportunity through targeted, inclusive interventions.
“Let me be clear here, the 24+ Agenda is not just about extending working hours. It is about unleashing productivity, expanding opportunities, [and] accelerating export through well-structured and inclusive interventions.”
President Mahama reiterated that the private sector will lead the 24-Hour Plus Programme, with government playing a facilitative role.
“Government will facilitate and not dominate. Any government funding in 24-hour plus will be catalytic, serving as seed funding for the 24-hour plus authority and support bulk infrastructure.”
Enterprise-level financing, he added, will be sourced through commercial banks, development finance institutions, and blended finance instruments to ensure commercial viability and reduce the fiscal burden on the state.
