Also known as: Mr. Tanoh · Augustus Goosie Obuadum Tanoh · Mr. Goosie Tanoh
Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development who defends the programme's implementation pace and champions productivity transformation.
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Joy Online
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
24-Hour Economy is about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
24-Hour Economy is about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
24-Hour Economy about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
24-Hour Economy about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
… Among them are: Nathan Kofi Boakye – Director of Operations at the Presidency Goosie Tanoh – Presidential Advisor, 24-Hour Economy & Accelerated Export Development Priscilla Santuo-Ocrah – Presidential Staffer at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Secretariat Khalid Sharif …
Presidency cuts political appointees by 124, but compensation bill jumps 148% and staff classifications raise questionsBusiness & Financial Times
… The presidential advisor on the 24-hour economy programme, Goosie Tanoh, observed that Ghana’s export structure has changed little over decades despite successive policy interventions. …
Editorial: Diversification remains imperative…Business & Financial Times
… The presidential advisor on the 24-hour economy programme, Goosie Tanoh, observed that Ghana’s export structure has changed little over decades, despite successive policy interventions. …
Editorial: Argument for diversification remains imperative…Business & Financial Times
… Goosie Tanoh, presidential advisor on the 24-hour economy programme, said Ghana’s export structure has changed little over decades despite successive policy interventions. …
Export concentration failing to create enough jobs despite record trade performanceJoy Online
… Goosie Tanoh, the Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy initiative, joined the launch to underscore the macroeconomic benefits. …
NPA enlists 268 fuel stations, 8 depots and 2 refineries for 24-hour economy pilotGhana's 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, signed into law in February 2026, represents a shift toward continuous economic activity across manufacturing, agriculture, and digital services. The policy's success will be determined by how well it empowers and integrates MSMEs, which account for approximately 85% of manufacturing employment and 70% of GDP.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, signed into law in February 2026, represents a shift toward continuous economic activity across manufacturing, agriculture, and digital services. The policy's success will be determined by how well it empowers and integrates MSMEs, which account for approximately 85% of manufacturing employment and 70% of GDP.
8 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 →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has brokered a US$270 million investment agreement to develop an integrated poultry value chain covering feed production, hatcheries, farming, processing and distribution, aiming to reduce Ghana's dependence on imported chicken and support local food security.
30 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 →
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 →
Presidential Adviser Goosie Tanoh has warned that democracy is retreating globally due to the rise of authoritarian leadership and political instability, citing developments in the United States, Russia, and Europe. He urged Ghanaians to remain committed to inclusive governance and peaceful coexistence to strengthen democratic institutions.
30 July 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 →
Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh called on African countries to build industries and add value to critical minerals rather than exporting raw materials, citing the opportunity to create decent jobs and strengthen peace on the continent. The call was made at a high-level conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa organised by the Open Society Foundations in Accra.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to place the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the centre of their development strategies and use it as a catalyst for industrialisation and economic transformation. His remarks came at the opening of a High-Level Conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa in Accra, where he stressed that Africa must responsibly harness its critical mineral resources to promote peace and drive sustainable economic transformation.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition, rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority said the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through industrialisation and value addition, not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to maximise productive capacity by ensuring industries operate efficiently, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition — not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to create better-paying jobs across multiple sectors through industrialisation and maximised productive capacity.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industrial operations, innovation, and value addition rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's Presidency had 124 fewer political appointees in 2025 than the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023, but the Office of the President's compensation bill is projected to rise from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026. The Presidency submitted its 2025 staffing report showing 233 total political appointees comprising 4 Ministers of State, 39 Senior Presidential Staffers, and 190 junior political appointees.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Despite posting a trade surplus of US$13.6 billion in 2025, Ghana's merchandise export basket has become less diversified over the past decade, with gold, cocoa and oil dominating. Gold's export share rose from 33 percent in 2013 to 38 percent in 2024, while "other exports" fell from 32 percent to 26 percent, and the top-10 exporters account for 74 percent of all exports.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana achieved a record trade surplus of US$13.6 billion in 2025, but policymakers and economists warn that the country's export basket remains heavily concentrated in gold, cocoa, and oil, with limited diversification over the past decade and the top 10 exporters accounting for 74 percent of all exports.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana posted its strongest external trade performance in 2025 with a trade surplus of US$13.6 billion and export receipts of US$31.11 billion, mainly from gold exports. However, policymakers and economists warn that the current export model remains concentrated in raw commodities and insufficient to drive broad-based employment gains and long-term industrialisation.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Petroleum Authority has unveiled a 24-hour economy pilot programme involving 268 fuel stations, eight depots, and two refineries across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern regions, aimed at enhancing fuel distribution efficiency and stimulating economic activity.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →