JUST IN: "24-hour economy seeks to extend economic activities beyond regular 8am to 5pm work schedule" – Rashid Pelpuo

The Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has described the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s proposed 24-hour economy as a transformative policy aimed at boosting productivity, creating jobs, and improving livelihoods.

Speaking during his vetting by Parliament on Thursday, Mr. Pelpuo emphasized that the initiative, championed by former President John Dramani Mahama, seeks to extend economic activities beyond the traditional 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. work schedule.

He explained that the policy would introduce a three-shift system across various industries to ensure continuous economic operations, optimize labour efficiency, and address youth unemployment.

“The 24-hour economy is a policy by President John Dramani Mahama proposed to the people of Ghana. It is a commitment to engage the Ghanaian worker effectively and improve the existing work arrangements,” Mr. Pelpuo stated.

He stressed that the initiative is not about longer working hours but ensuring fair compensation for workers.

“The whole commitment is to increase production by our working class and ensure they earn what they deserve,” he added.

The 24-hour economy remains a key policy focus of the NDC, with proponents arguing that it will drive economic growth, attract investment, and expand job opportunities for Ghanaians.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith