President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy has officially transitioned from a campaign idea into a comprehensive national strategy designed to enhance productivity and drive inclusive economic growth.
Speaking at the official launch of the policy in Accra on Wednesday, July 2, President Mahama recounted how the concept captured national attention in 2024, resonating widely as a symbol of hope and possibility.
He stressed that while the policy launch marked a milestone, the real test lies ahead in its successful implementation.
“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,” the President added.
Addressing misconceptions surrounding the policy, President Mahama clarified that the 24-Hour Economy initiative is not simply about extending work hours, but about unlocking productivity across key sectors and creating more opportunities for Ghanaians.
He explained the various aspects of the 24hour+ agenda to accelerate development and progress of the country’s productivity and the economy.
President Mahama said the policy would reignite the original vision of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, who saw the Volta project not just as a source of hydroelectric power, but as the foundation for a broader agro-industrial revolution.
He lamented that the agricultural and agribusiness components of Nkrumah’s original Akosombo vision were abandoned over the years, but stressed that his government is now determined to bring that dream back to life.
