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24-hour economy not for everyone — Pelpuo

Source The Ghana Report

Labour, Jobs, and Employment Minister-designate Rashid Pelpuo has clarified that the 24-hour economy initiative will not be compulsory for all workers or businesses.

Instead, it will be designed to accommodate the unique needs of different industries while allowing individuals to choose work schedules that align with their skills, availability, and preferences.

He emphasised that the initiative is intended to boost economic productivity and job creation without imposing rigid requirements on employers or employees.

According to Mr. Pelpuo, businesses and workers who wish to operate within the 24-hour framework will have the necessary support, while those who prefer traditional working hours will not be forced to make changes.

This approach, he noted, will help create a dynamic labour market that benefits both employers and employees while driving national economic development.

Speaking at his vetting before the Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30, Mr. Pelpuo highlighted that the policy reflects the will of the people, as it was a major proposal of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government and received overwhelming support in the last election.

Describing the initiative as a transformative step toward a more structured and efficient labour system, he stated, It is a policy initiative by the present NDC government, proposed to the people of Ghana and accepted by them because they overwhelmingly approved it through their votes. It is a commitment to ensure that we engage the Ghanaian worker effectively within 24 hours.”

He further explained that the 24-hour economy will be structured into three distinct work shifts, each lasting eight hours.

This approach, he believes, will optimize labour efficiency, boost employment, and drive economic growth by enabling businesses to operate around the clock.

“The 24-hour economy is a policy by President John Dramani Mahama proposed to the people of Ghana and it is a commitment to ensure that we engage the Ghanaian worker effectively and to ensure that the 24-hour working arrangement that we have is improved.

“The whole commitment is to increase production by our working class and also earn what they deserve,” he added.

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