Former President Mahama emphasized that the 24-Hour Economy initiative is a potential game-changer, supporting the NDC’s import substitution strategy by promoting local production for both domestic and export markets.
He criticized the current administration for abandoning the 40-year National Development Plan developed during his presidency, which included this 24-Hour Economy proposal.
“The current eight-hour working system is inadequate for creating the necessary production, productivity, and well-paying jobs needed to revive Ghana’s economy,” Mahama stated.
He argued that extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, and his 24-Hour Economy Initiative is designed to provide just that.
Under Mahama’s plan, businesses and government institutions would operate 24/7, employing a three-shift system. This approach aims to double, or even triple, the number of jobs available in both public and private sectors, thereby enhancing service delivery and generating well-paying jobs.
Here are the 12 key industries, services, and sectors highlighted in Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy policy:
- Ports and Harbour Services
- Customs Services
- DVLA Services
- Agro-Processing Factories
- Manufacturing Industries
- Construction Companies
- Sanitation and Waste Management Services
- Financial Institutions
- Healthcare Services
- Community Pharmacy Care
- Tourism, Creative Arts, and Entertainment
- Retail Centres
