President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema and Takoradi ports will soon be declared 24-hour operational ports.
The move is expected to significantly enhance Ghana’s trade and logistics capacity by enabling continuous port operations, minimising delays and attracting increased investment.
The president explained that the transition to round-the-clock port operations is being implemented in close collaboration with key public institutions.
It is anticipated that this transition will reposition Ghana as a leading trade hub in the West African sub-region. The president however clarified that the initiative is not merely about extending work hours, but also creating the full infrastructure to support uninterrupted economic activity.
it will therefore entail building necessary infrastructure, improving energy supply, enhancing security, strengthening transport networks and developing digital platforms to enable continuous agricultural and industrial activities.
The 24-hour economy policy is one of the Mahama administration’s flagship programmes under the RESET Agenda, which aims to reengineer key sectors for sustainable national development.
The country is actively implementing a 24-hour economy policy, aiming to boost the economy by encouraging certain sectors to operate around the clock; potentially in three-shift rotations.
It is is viewed as a means to stimulate economic activity and support growth, particularly in sectors like construction, agriculture, accommodation and ICT.
One of Mahama’s most high-profile pledges is his bid to build a “24-hour economy” in order to boost employment and unlock the potential of industry.
The idea is that with increased activity more jobs can be created, particularly in non-traditional hours.
The initiative is a deliberate policy to encourage and support businesses and public organisations to operate 24/7 in three shifts of eight hours to boost production, promote productivity and generate well-paying jobs… aimed at transforming Ghana into an import substitution and export-led economy.
