Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, has hailed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) proposed 24-hour economy as a transformative strategy aimed at enhancing productivity, creating employment opportunities, and improving the livelihoods of Ghana’s workforce.
During his vetting by Parliament on Thursday, January 30, Pelpuo shared his vision for the policy’s potential impact on Ghana’s labour landscape, particularly in addressing youth unemployment and improving workers’ wages.
The 24-hour economy, which was championed by former President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC, aims to extend economic activities beyond the traditional 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday. Under this framework, a three-shift system would be implemented across various sectors, facilitating continuous economic operations.
Pelpuo explained that the adoption of this policy would enhance labour efficiency and harness the full potential of Ghana’s workforce to drive higher productivity.
He emphasised that the initiative is not simply about extending working hours, but also about ensuring fair compensation for workers’ contributions.
“The 24-hour economy is a policy proposed by President John Dramani Mahama to the people of Ghana. It is a commitment to engage the Ghanaian worker effectively and to improve the 24-hour working arrangement we currently have.
“The overarching goal is to increase production among our workforce and ensure they are compensated fairly for their efforts.”
