Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has stated that the government’s 24-hour economy program would be fully operational by the end of 2026.
In an interview on Nhyira FM, on Thursday, January 8, Mr Opare-Addo emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring the successful integration of this policy.
He explained that transforming the long-established 8-hour workday system into a 24-hour economy will require significant changes that cannot be completed in just 12 months.
“Changing the entire structure of an economy that has been in place for years, from an 8-hour to a 24-hour system, cannot happen in less than 12 months. It requires legislative measures and directives, and those processes are underway,” he stated.
Mr Opare-Addo encouraged Ghanaians to anticipate the full implementation of the policy by the end of 2026.
“Everyone who is honest will see that progress is being made. Changing the structure of the economy is not a one-time event; it is a process that takes time to unfold. We are clearly on track, and by the end of this year, we expect to see the full impact of the 24-hour economy,” he said.
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