By Deladem Nanevie Afi
Ashaiman, Jan. 08, GNA — Residents of Ashaiman have expressed mixed reactions to the government’s implementation of the 24-hour economy policy.
Some of the residents noted that aspects of the initiative were already in operation in certain sectors, while others said they were yet to witness its full implementation.
The 24-Hour- Economy policy, championed by President John Dramani Mahama, is aimed at encouraging businesses to operate around the clock by creating an enabling environment for 24-hour, seven-day operations.
The policy seeks to enhance productivity, boost competitiveness, and create decent and well-paying jobs.
The Cabinet of Ghana has since approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, which is intended to formalise and regulate the policy nationwide once fully passed by Parliament and assented to by the president.
Mr John Ekow, an airline staff member, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview that some public institutions had already adopted round-the-clock operations.
He cited institutions such as the Passport Office, the Ghana Publishing Company, and some foreign missions as examples, adding that parts of Tema and Takoradi had also seen organisations operating continuously to boost trade and service delivery.
Mr Gideon Ayinedenaba, a social media manager, described the policy as a positive initiative that could absorb a significant number of unemployed youth while increasing production for both local consumption and export.
He said sustained implementation would help improve Ghana’s industrial output and strengthen the economy.
Mr Jacob Amihere, a teacher at Prince and Princess Academy, also endorsed the initiative, noting that continuous operations were essential for increasing productivity.
“One way to increase production is to operate continuously. When organisations run around the clock, they are compelled to employ more workers to sustain operations, thereby creating employment opportunities,” he said.
Mr Daniel Kwaku Boadu, a civil servant, on the other hand, said he had not yet seen any tangible signs of the policy being implemented on the ground.
Like many residents, he said he was waiting to see concrete steps from the government regarding the rollout of the initiative.
GNA
08 January 2026
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Benjamin Mensah