Government secretariat driving Ghana's 24-hour economy policy launched July 2025, focused on job creation through production, agriculture, and manufacturing expansion.
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… Ricketts-Hagan described the initiative as a long-term undertaking that requires careful planning, noting that the 24-hour Economy Secretariat had established the necessary foundations for implementation. …
24-hour economy foundations laid, jobs next – Ricketts-HaganJoy Online
… Mr Tanoh welcomed the delegation and said the 24-hour Economy Secretariat was prepared to support the expo on behalf of the Presidency. …
24-hour Economy Secretariat to support 2026 Inter Tourism ExpoJoy Online
… Opening the Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) in Accra on Tuesday, Mr Ahi said the Government would provide incentives, tax relief, and duty-free machinery imports to support enterprises and manufacturing companies through the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and related p …
AGI Summit: Gov’t committed to supporting enterprises, manufacturing companies – Sampson AhiJoy Online
… Mr Tanoh disclosed that the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat is working with a private sector investor to develop a cut-flower corridor along the Daboya-Singa pathway. …
Ghana eyes flower export boom as government moves to build full horticulture industryJoy Online
… Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Augustus “Goosie” Obuadum Tanoh, said the initiative forms part of efforts to build a competitive horticultural industry under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. “We, at the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, a …
Gov’t unveils ambitious cut-flower export corridor from from Daboya to Europe, West Africa and GulfJoy Online
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority has mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana’s poultry value chain. …
24-Hour Economy mobilises GH¢1bn for poultry value-chain transformationJoy Online
… Mr Goosie Tanoh, the National Coordinator for the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, who announced this, said the initiative formed part of the government’s broader strategy to establish an integrated production and export system that would connect agriculture, manufacturing, energy an …
Government to develop 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale Airport – Goosie TanohJoy Online
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG) have outlined plans to develop Ghana’s outsourcing talent pool through strategic investments in skills development, infrastructure and market access. …
24-Hour Economy Secretariat partners BOSAG to build Ghana’s outsourcing talent pipelineJoy Online
… Our question to Ghanaians is simple: If the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has “no jurisdiction” over 24-hour markets, why has this project been marketed under the 24-Hour Economy brand for over a year? …
24-hour market: Who is actually in charge?Joy Online
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat says sustainable job creation will be driven by increased production, modernised agriculture, manufacturing, and a coordinated national development plan. …
24-hour economy to drive jobs through productionGhana's 24-hour economy policy, launched in July 2025 to boost productivity and industrialisation, has laid its foundations, and the government's next priority is translating that groundwork into sustainable jobs, particularly for youth, according to Cape Coast South MP George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-hour economy policy, launched in July 2025 to boost productivity and industrialisation, has laid its foundations, and the government's next priority is translating that groundwork into sustainable jobs, particularly for youth, according to Cape Coast South MP George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat will support the 6th Inter Tourism Expo, scheduled for October 21–23, 2026 in Cape Coast. The event, themed "Positioning Ghana as a 24-Hour Investment Economy," will bring together over 300 tourism stakeholders and investors to focus on agribusiness, digital sovereignty, and AfCFTA industrial acceleration.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting manufacturing and enterprises through policies including tax relief, duty-free machinery imports, and renewable energy expansion. He said the government would target sectors including textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and agribusiness to increase economic opportunities and job creation.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is positioning its horticulture sector for export growth through a cut-flower corridor aimed at connecting local producers to European, West African, and Gulf markets. The Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour Economy said building a full industry requires connecting production to aggregation, processing, logistics, markets, and supporting services, citing Ghana's $75 million mango exports to 42 markets in 2024 as evidence of competitive potential.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is working with a private sector investor to develop a cut-flower production corridor from Daboya to the Tamale Air Cargo Hub for exports to Europe, West Africa, and the Gulf, as part of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority have mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana's poultry value chain, with the first phase targeting GH¢300 million. The funding, to be provided by private sector actors including ABSA, Fidelity and Ecobank, will support investments in feed production, day-old chick supply, equipment, processing, storage and veterinary services to boost local production and reduce dependence on imported chicken.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to develop a 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale International Airport to facilitate the export of vegetables, fruits and other high-value agricultural produce from northern Ghana to international markets, as part of its broader strategy to establish an integrated production and export system connecting agriculture, manufacturing, energy and logistics.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG) plan to build the country's outsourcing talent pool through skills development, infrastructure and market access, positioning Ghana as a leading outsourcing destination. The partnership aims to create employment for young people through training aligned to international standards and multilingual capabilities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has rolled out "24-Hour Economy Markets" across the country since January, publicly branding them as flagship deliveries, but the Presidency's own 287-page blueprint commits only to 24/7 fish markets, and the Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy has now stated the secretariat has no responsibility for market development and belongs under the Ministry of Local Government.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat says sustainable job creation will be driven by increased production, modernised agriculture, and manufacturing, alongside a coordinated national development plan, aimed at addressing employment needs particularly for youth.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister of Health called for stronger Ghana-China and West African cooperation to harness AI and medical technology to improve healthcare delivery at the 2026 China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo in Accra. She emphasized that technology must be clinically validated, secure, affordable and support—not replace—health professionals' judgment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy Goosie Tanoh defended the pace of the government's 24-Hour Economy programme, arguing that the Secretariat, barely a year old, should not be expected to resolve longstanding national problems within such a short period. He noted that successive ministries had failed to address similar challenges over decades and stressed that the process required time, coordination and sustained effort.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development has stated that the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has no role in the government's 24-Hour Markets project, which is instead the responsibility of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and is funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund. Tanoh noted that the Secretariat has been sued over demolitions related to the project despite having no involvement.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries welcomes government's 24-Hour Economy policy, saying successful implementation could significantly transform Ghana's industrial sector, but effectiveness will depend on how it is designed and implemented with industry consultation.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries president Seth Twum Akwaboah has cautioned against expecting overnight transformation under the government's 24-Hour Economy policy, urging the initiative be judged by its specific programmes and interventions rather than its name or slogan.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has urged civil servants to align their work with Ghana's Reset Agenda through stronger coordination, evidence-based policymaking, and private-sector partnerships to drive investment and job creation. The Director of Innovative Finance noted that the Civil Service should help facilitate private-sector investment to address youth unemployment, with over 1.7 million youth aged 18–25 in vulnerable employment.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
African Union High Representative Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has called for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana's education system, arguing that quality education is essential for preventing conflict and sustaining peace. He says education must produce ethical leaders and responsible citizens capable of driving national development, warning that societies failing to provide young people with quality education and opportunities create conditions for division and conflict.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo claimed Ghana's unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, but the latest Ghana Statistical Service data from Q3 2025 shows it at 13%, and the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review reports 12.8% — figures inconsistent with the official claim.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Canada gathered in Toronto for the 2026 Ghana-Canada Investment Forum to deepen economic cooperation and explore strategic investment opportunities. The event highlighted Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, examining how Canadian businesses and investors can partner with Ghanaian enterprises to support the country's economic transformation.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to explore strategic opportunities, forge partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum on June 15, 2026, in Toronto to explore strategic investment opportunities, foster partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, including its 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to showcase investment opportunities and promote partnerships supporting Ghana's economic transformation, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme aimed at driving industrialisation, expanding exports, and creating jobs.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam claims the government's 24-hour economy secretariat has become ineffective because funds allocated for its operations have not been released, and argues the failure raises concerns about the government's commitment to the flagship policy.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has called on the government to adopt a private sector-led approach to the 24-hour economy policy, arguing the current strategy is unsustainable because the government cannot fund public sector job creation. He criticised the government for failing to roll out promised incentive packages in the 2026 Budget and alleged the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat had become inactive due to lack of funding.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has criticized the government's 24-hour economy policy as a slogan without clear implementation, arguing that forcing public agencies to operate around the clock without additional staff and increased funding is fundamentally flawed and unrealistic given budget constraints.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has launched a six-month pilot of the 24-Hour Economy programme in the petroleum downstream sector across 268 fuel retail outlets, eight fuel depots and two refineries in four regions. The initiative aims to reduce fuel supply bottlenecks, shorten transit times, and create jobs by extending operational hours in a sector that underpins productive activities including agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and export trade.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →