President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled Ghana’s ambitious 24-hour economy, highlighting a strong security framework designed to protect workers, businesses, and round-the-clock economic activity.
Speaking at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, the President explained that the initiative goes beyond extended working hours—it aims to unlock new productivity shifts across SMEs, agriculture, industry, and services.
“Already we’re seeing key institutions take the lead in actualizing the 24-hour economy vision. The Ghana Publishing Company has transitioned to a full 24-hour operation. The Passport Office and Ghana’s foreign missions have also rolled out round-the-clock services to expedite passport processing and improve service delivery,” he noted.
To safeguard this continuous economic activity, the government has established a 24-hour economy policing secretariat at the Ministry of Interior, tasked with providing constant protection for workers and businesses operating at all hours.
“To guarantee safety within this evolving ecosystem, a dedicated 24-hour economy policing secretariat has been established in the Ministry of Interior to provide continuous security support across the country. These bold steps signal a clear national commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and job-rich economy,” he said.
Ports at Tema and Takoradi are now operating around the clock to boost trade efficiency, reduce congestion, and support exporters and importers—measures that, according to the President, require constant security oversight to ensure smooth operations.
Mahama also emphasized that complementary initiatives, including the Adwumawura Program and National Apprenticeship Program, will equip young people and artisans with the skills needed to fully participate in the new economy.
Meanwhile, cabinet has approved the 24-hour authority bill for Parliament, alongside amendments to the GIPC Act and Labour Act, to regulate continuous economic activity under this new framework.
