24-hour economy set to roll out July 2
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Goosie Tanoh, has officially presented the policy document outlining Ghana’s much-anticipated 24-hour economy program to the Speaker of Parliament, ahead of its national launch scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
The 24-hour economy, a flagship campaign pledge of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 general elections, is designed to create sustainable jobs, stimulate industrial productivity, and unlock round-the-clock economic activity across sectors.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Parliament on Thursday, June 26, Mr. Tanoh said the submission of the policy document was to formally inform “the people’s representatives” of the administration’s readiness to roll out the program.
“The 24-hour economy initiative is built on three anchors: production transformation, supply chain and market efficiency, and human capital development. These pillars are further broken down into eight sub-programs that together define the government’s long-term vision for economic transformation,” he explained.
Among the sub-programs are:
Roll 24 – targeting agriculture and agribusiness transformation
Make 24 – focusing on industrialization and manufacturing productivity
Connect 24 – aimed at boosting supply chain integration and logistics
Aspire 24 – designed to foster a mindset change among Ghanaian workers and public institutions for improved work ethics and productivity
Show Ghana – a cultural tourism initiative to showcase Ghana’s heritage, arts, and tourism potential to the world
The program also features a strong emphasis on digital innovation and skills development, particularly through integration into the TVET curriculum, to equip Ghana’s workforce with the technological skills needed to thrive in a 24-hour economy.
In his remarks, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin welcomed the policy but stressed the need for a legislative framework to ensure its sustainability beyond the current administration.
“To ensure continuity and shield the policy from political abandonment, I urge the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to work with Parliament to develop a comprehensive bill backing this policy. Policies of this nature should not live or die by electoral cycles,” the Speaker advised.
He added that Parliament stands ready to assist in shaping a legal instrument that will embed the 24-hour economy into Ghana’s national development agenda.
Mr. Tanoh assured the House that the necessary preparatory work had been done, including stakeholder engagements with private sector players, labor unions, local authorities, and relevant ministries to ensure a smooth and inclusive rollout.
“We are not only focusing on public infrastructure and labor management but are also working with private investors to build the ecosystem needed for the night economy to flourish, especially in critical sectors like health, transport, logistics, manufacturing, and food processing,” he stated.
The policy rollout is expected to begin with pilot projects in select municipalities, including major urban hubs in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern regions, before scaling nationwide.
The July 2 launch is expected to be presided over by President John Dramani Mahama,
