The government has taken a significant step toward implementing its 24-hour economy initiative by establishing a dedicated secretariat, according to Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
The Minister confirmed that preparatory work has already begun. He stated that once Parliament reconvenes and passes the necessary legislation, the full rollout of the initiative will commence.
“The 24-hour economy secretariat has been set up, and work will begin in earnest,” Kwakye Ofosu announced on Thursday, May 8. He emphasized that the policy is aimed at fostering sustainable economic activity around the clock and boosting job creation.
He described the initiative as a strategic effort to expand Ghana’s productive capacity, noting that it is not a one-time event but a long-term process. “It is not an event, as the opposition likes to term it—it is a process that will ensure sustainable, round-the-clock economic activity,” he added.
The Minister also took aim at the previous administration, accusing it of poor planning and execution of major programs such as the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) and the One-Village-One-Dam project. “Where are the dams?” he questioned rhetorically.
When asked why the 24-hour policy was not introduced earlier, he explained that opposition parties can only propose ideas, not implement them. “You cannot make policies in opposition; what you can have is a plan or intent,” he said. “It is only after assuming office and gaining a clear understanding of the country’s actual situation that effective policy-making becomes possible.”
The 24-hour economy initiative is expected to stimulate economic growth by promoting productivity across sectors beyond the traditional working hours.
