Lecturer and Communications Team Member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Benedicta Fosu-Mensah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fully implementing its flagship 24-hour economy policy.
Speaking on Metro TV on Monday, November 24, she emphasised that the initiative remains a central pillar of President John Dramani Mahama’s developmental agenda and will be pursued with seriousness and urgency.
According to Prof Fosu-Mensah, the 24-hour economy is designed to stimulate growth, boost productivity and create sustainable jobs across various sectors.
She argued that the policy goes beyond extended working hours, noting that it includes deliberate investments in security, energy stability and business incentives to ensure that round-the-clock economic activity is viable.
“This is not a slogan; it is a comprehensive economic strategy,” she said.
She explained that several ministries and state agencies have already begun aligning their operational frameworks to support the policy’s rollout.
Prof Fosu-Mensah added that the initiative will particularly benefit manufacturing, logistics, health, hospitality and digital services.
In her view, the long-term impact will be increased competitiveness, stronger local industries and expanded opportunities for young people entering the labour market.
Prof Fosu-Mensah concluded that the Mahama government’s determination to execute the 24-hour economy demonstrates its commitment to modernising Ghana’s economic architecture.
She urged the public to support the initiative, describing it as a transformational policy that will reposition Ghana for accelerated development.
“We are ready, prepared and focused on delivering this for the benefit of all Ghanaians,” she asserted.