Parliament’s Speaker, Alban Bagbin, has unveiled plans to kick-start the 24-hour economy policy within the legislative body. This move aims to boost national productivity and alleviate unemployment. The initiative comes as parliamentary staff face increasing workloads, especially after the House’s sitting hours were adjusted to 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bagbin made the announcement on Thursday, June 26, during the presentation of the final policy document by representatives from the Office of the President. “This means they are going to work more hours; they will be reporting at 8:00 a.m. and may be going home at 10:00 p.m. or sometimes 11:00 p.m.—particularly those in the official division of the House. This will allow more people to work here and will help reduce unemployment. I can assure you that the load of work here is unimaginable,” Bagbin stated.
The government has confirmed that the national rollout of the policy will officially begin on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the policy, revealed that the 24-hour economy is designed to be a game-changer, reducing unemployment and increasing productivity through continuous activity.
The policy is built on three core pillars: transforming production, improving supply chains and market systems, and enhancing human capital. These pillars will be supported by strategic sub-programmes, including Grow 24, Make 24, Connect 24, and Aspire 24.
The 24-hour economy is a key campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and its implementation will start with Parliament before expanding to other sectors and institutions nationwide.
