Source: Ebenezer Madugu
President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana is experiencing renewed investor confidence, stressing that the gains being recorded are translating into “real opportunities for citizens under the Resetting Ghana agenda.”
He noted that the administration remains focused on creating decent and sustainable jobs for the youth and the wider workforce, adding that economic stability alone is not enough without improvements in livelihoods and family welfare.
According to him, the upcoming new economic policy to be presented by the Minister of Finance to Cabinet and Parliament will prioritise targeted investments amounting to 1% of GDP annually into high-impact sectors with strong job creation potential.
The President explained that the recently approved 24-hour economy policy is a flagship of the country’s growth strategy, designed to move Ghana beyond the traditional 8-hour working model.
He added that the policy will come with tax incentives, reduced power tariffs, and other support measures for industries that adopt multiple work shifts.
He further disclosed that a new Labour Bill is nearing completion to address emerging labour trends such as remote work, the gig economy, and digital platform employment.
The bill, he said, will guarantee fair contracts, worker protection, and secure pensions for all workers, regardless of where or how they are employed.
“Our Resetting Ghana agenda ensures that whether you work in an office or through a digital platform, your rights are protected, your pension is secure, and your dignity is non-negotiable,” he stated.
President Mahama also revealed that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has begun work on the proposed Independent Emoluments Commission, which will establish a fair and transparent remuneration system for all public sector workers—from the President to the lowest-paid employee.
He said government intends to pursue constitutional reforms to address distortions under Article 71 regarding emoluments and conditions of service. The new system, he explained, will align public sector pay with market realities, reduce industrial unrest, and improve predictability in salary administration.
