President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his administration's much-anticipated 24-hour economy policy will officially commence on July 1, 2025, marking a major step toward enhancing productivity and job creation in Ghana.

Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Ghana Horticulture Expo in Accra, President Mahama revealed that Tema and Takoradi Ports will soon begin operating on 24-hour shift schedules—a key feature of the flagship policy.

“Our ports will work around the clock. This is central to our vision for economic transformation,” President Mahama stated.

“It will accelerate export processes, create thousands of new jobs, and strengthen our macroeconomic foundation.”

The President emphasised that the 24-hour port operations will be instrumental in positioning Ghana’s horticulture sector as a driver of export-led growth.

He said the initiative aligns with the government’s broader goal of turning agriculture, particularly horticulture, into a cornerstone of the national economy.

“Upgrading the operational efficiency of our ports is critical to making Ghana a competitive export hub.

It sends a clear signal to investors that we are serious about business,” he added.

President Mahama reaffirmed his government’s commitment to boosting foreign exchange earnings through enhanced value addition and seamless logistics, especially in key sectors like agriculture, agro-processing, and manufacturing.

The 24-hour economy policy, he said, is not just about longer working hours but about building a resilient, inclusive, and dynamic economic system that works for all Ghanaians.