- Cabinet has approved the 24-Hour Authority Bill for Parliament.
- Ghana Publishing Company, Passport Office, and foreign missions now operate 24/7.
- Tema and Takoradi ports have transitioned to round-the-clock operations.
- The Authority will coordinate policy, partnerships, and oversight.
- Mahama says the initiative will boost productivity and national competitiveness.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major milestone in his administration’s push for nonstop economic activity, revealing that cabinet has approved the 24-Hour Authority Bill for submission to Parliament.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on September 10, Mahama said the bill will serve as the legal backbone for Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy agenda, coordinating efforts across sectors and ensuring both public and private institutions align with the national vision.
“Only yesterday, cabinet approved for onward submission to Parliament the 24-Hour Authority Bill,” Mahama stated. “Already we are seeing key institutions take the lead in actualizing the 24-Hour Economy vision.”
He cited the Ghana Publishing Company as one of the early adopters, having successfully transitioned into a full 24-hour operation. The Passport Office and Ghana’s foreign missions have also begun round-the-clock service, aimed at speeding up passport processing and improving access for citizens at home and abroad.
In a major boost to trade and logistics, Mahama confirmed that the country’s two main seaports — Tema and Takoradi — are now operating 24 hours daily. The move is expected to reduce congestion, enhance efficiency, and position Ghana as a competitive regional hub.
Once passed, the 24-Hour Authority will be tasked with driving policy, facilitating partnerships, and providing regulatory oversight to ensure seamless implementation nationwide.
