President John Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rolling out the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, describing it as one of the most transformative policies under his Resetting Ghana Agenda.

Speaking at his first media encounter since returning to office, Mr Mahama said the initiative would boost productivity, modernise agriculture, create jobs, and enhance competitiveness across key sectors.

“Already, the Ghana Publishing Company, the Passport Office, and Ghana’s foreign missions have transitioned to 24-hour operations, while Tema and Takoradi ports are now running round the clock to improve trade efficiency and reduce congestion,” he stated.

To guarantee safety, he said a dedicated 24-Hour Economy Policing Secretariat had been established at the Ministry of the Interior to provide continuous security support nationwide.

The President also revealed that Cabinet had approved critical amendments to the GIPC Act and the Labour Act, incorporating provisions to enable and regulate 24-hour activity across various industries.

He explained that these reforms would create a supportive legal and operational framework for investors, workers, and businesses, ensuring rights were protected while innovation was encouraged.

“This initiative is not just about keeping the lights on longer. It is about unlocking new shifts of productivity, widening access to jobs, and building a resilient, inclusive economy that works for all,” Mr Mahama said.

The President added that the programme was already creating employment opportunities in logistics, manufacturing, and service delivery, while boosting exports by improving turnaround times at critical institutions.

He pledged that the government would continue to invest in infrastructure, energy, and security to sustain the policy and ensure it delivered long-term economic growth.