Special aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Mogtari, stated that the 24-hour economy proposal by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer will generate sustainable employment opportunities. She added that this initiative would also invigorate Ghana’s economy, fostering growth and prosperity for all.
In a post on her X platform, Bawah Mogtari said, “The Mahama 24 Hour Economy is a real game-changer, it will create sustainable jobs, open up our economy and create growth and prosperity for all.
“That’s why we need the extra hours to expand businesses and create growth for the economy. This will be done for the first time with support from the incoming Mahama administration to ensure that companies, including government and the private sector, can fully implement the Mahama24HourEconomy to introduce the three-shift approach for jobs and to reset the economy.”
Earlier, Mr. Mahama emphasised once again the transformative potential of his 24-hour economy initiative for Ghana’s development.
During his address to the nation on Sunday, June 9, he underscored that the 24-hour concept is not only a solution for the present but also a blueprint for the future.
According to him, this strategy will establish a conducive environment with tailored policies enabling businesses, companies, and government institutions to operate continuously using a three-eight-hour shift system.
Mr. Mahama also highlighted his administration’s plan to introduce two additional work shifts alongside the traditional 8-hour system.
He believes this move will substantially increase employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, potentially doubling or even tripling current job participation levels.
“This is the 24-hour economy optimisation strategy: giving more to society, providing efficient service delivery, and generating decent and well-paying jobs.
“The benefits of this system will include, but are not limited to, 24-hour port and harbour services, 24-hour customs services, 24-hour DVLA services, 24-hour agro-processing factories, 24-hour manufacturing industries, 24-hour construction companies and many more.”