The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, led by Dr. John Jinapor, has directed all agencies under its purview to submit concept notes on how they plan to implement a 24-hour economy in their operations.
Deputy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah announced the directive on March 31 in Accra during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat. He emphasized that the initiative is a process, not an event, aimed at boosting productivity beyond standard working hours and stimulating national economic growth.
Godwin Eduidzi Tameklo, CEO of the NPA, highlighted the benefits for the downstream petroleum sector, including continuous product availability, improved supply chain efficiency, job creation, and higher government revenue. Operations will extend across key depots, refineries, and retail outlets, unlocking the sector’s full economic potential.
Adding perspective on industrial impact, Mr. Augustus Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, said the program goes beyond longer operating hours. “We are building the enterprises and industrial capacity that will create growing demand for these services. To the factory owner in Tema, the trader in Tamale, the transport operator on the Accra-Kumasi corridor, the message is simple: if you are ready to grow, we are building the system to support you,” he stated.
The Ministry reaffirmed that safety and security remain a priority, with support from key agencies, including the Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, and other stakeholders critical to ensuring smooth implementation.
