Government has set Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as the official launch date for Ghana’s ambitious 24-hour economy programme, a major policy move designed to stimulate job creation and accelerate national productivity.
Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh confirmed the launch date during a formal presentation of the policy’s final blueprint to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin on Thursday, June 26.
First unveiled as a cornerstone campaign promise by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2024 elections, the 24-hour economy policy aims to fundamentally reshape Ghana’s economic model by promoting sustained, around-the-clock business activity across sectors.
Tanoh underscored the administration’s preparedness to roll out the policy, stressing that it is built on three core pillars: transforming the country’s production base, strengthening market and supply chain systems, and expanding human capital.
“These foundational anchors are supported by eight strategic sub-programmes,” he said.
Some of the key sub-programmes outlined include:
Roll 24, which will modernise the agricultural sector;
Make 24, geared towards revitalising industrial and manufacturing activities;
Connect 24, focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency;
Aspire 24, which seeks to foster a productivity-focused cultural mindset among Ghanaians.
A notable component of the programme involves the incorporation of digital skills training into the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, preparing the country’s youth for emerging opportunities in the evolving job market.
The policy also features the Show Ghana initiative, a platform designed to promote the country’s cultural heritage as a driver of tourism and a source of foreign income.
In his remarks following the presentation, Speaker Bagbin welcomed the initiative but cautioned that its future would depend on firm legal underpinnings. He encouraged the 24-hour Economy Secretariat to work closely with Parliament to develop legislation that would safeguard the policy from shifts in political leadership.
With the July 2 launch now confirmed, the government is poised to usher in what it calls a transformative chapter in Ghana’s economic journey.
