President John Dramani Mahama has on Thursday, February 19, 2026, signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law paving way for its full implementation and rollout.
Parliament on February 6, 2026, approved the bill following series of debate in the house emanating from when it was first laid in Parliament in 2025.
The passage of the bill provides the regulatory regime and the legal mandate for the formalisation and implementation of the 24-hour economy.
The new law establishes the 24-Hour Economy Authority to serve as the central coordinating body for the nationwide rollout of the policy.
Speaking at the signing of the bill, President Mahama described the move as a decisive step from policy design to action, noting that the focus would now be on implementation with a strong emphasis on job creation.
“This marks a shift from strategy to implementation, the policy is expected to unlock new employment opportunities, improve productivity and enhance the efficient use of existing infrastructure,” he said.
The President added that the Authority will work closely with key government institutions, private sector players and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of round-the-clock economic activities across the country.
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme is one of the government’s flagship programme aimed at transforming the economy, enhance productivity and promote inclusive
growth.
