Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to introduce the 24-hour economy policy within the Parliamentary Service as part of broader efforts to boost national productivity and tackle unemployment.
The initiative is in response to concerns about rising workloads among parliamentary staff, particularly following a recent adjustment to the House’s sitting time, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bagbin made the announcement on Thursday, June 26, during the official presentation of the final 24-hour economy policy document by representatives from the Office of the President.
“This means they are going to work more hours; they will be reporting at 8:00 a.m. and may be going home at 10:00 p.m. or sometimes 11:00 p.m.—particularly those in the official division of the House.
This will allow more people to work here and will help reduce unemployment. I can assure you that the load of work here is unimaginable,” Bagbin stated.
Meanwhile, the government has confirmed that the national rollout of the policy will be officially launched on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the policy, made the announcement during the presentation in Parliament. He described the 24-hour economy as a transformative strategy aimed at reducing unemployment and boosting productivity through continuous, round-the-clock activity.
Tanoh explained that the policy rests on three key pillars:
These pillars are supported by strategic sub-programmes, including:
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Grow 24 – focused on modernising agriculture
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Make 24 – promoting industrial and manufacturing growth
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Connect 24 – optimising supply chains and distribution
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Aspire 24 – fostering a productivity-driven national mindset
The 24-hour economy is a flagship campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and its phased implementation will begin with Parliament before expanding to other sectors and institutions nationwide.
24-Hour Economy set to kick off July 2