The government’s flagship initiative, the 24-Hour Economy, is set to begin this week, with an official launch scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
A key campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 elections, the policy aims to reduce unemployment and increase national productivity by encouraging continuous, round-the-clock economic activity across various sectors.
Presidential Advisor on the policy, Goosie Tanoh, confirmed the rollout during the presentation of the final policy document to the Speaker of Parliament last week.
“On Wednesday, July 2, the president will launch the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Development Programme,” he announced.
During the same event, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, revealed plans to implement the 24-hour economy model within the Parliamentary Service itself. The move, he explained, is part of efforts to enhance institutional efficiency and contribute to tackling unemployment.
Bagbin said the decision comes in response to increasing workloads among parliamentary staff, especially following a recent change in the House’s sitting hours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
“This means they are going to work more hours; they will report at 8:00 a.m. and may leave as late as 10:00 or 11:00 p.m.—especially those in the official divisions of Parliament,” he noted.
According to the Speaker, the extended working hours will create more job opportunities and ease the pressure on existing staff.