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268 Fuelling stations, 33 manufacturers now operating under 24-Hour Economy - Secretariat

From Daily Graphic · () English

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  • Ghana's 24-Hour Economy initiative now involves 268 fuel stations and 33 manufacturers operating on a multi-shift model.
  • The Secretariat for the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development disclosed these figures in response to parliamentary inquiries.
  • The program aims to boost economic activity and export development through extended operating hours.

Ghana's ambitious 24-Hour Economy initiative is gaining traction, with 268 fuel stations and 33 manufacturers now operating under a multi-shift model. The Secretariat for the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development revealed these numbers, responding to recent questions from parliamentarians regarding the program's progress.

The initiative, designed to stimulate economic activity and enhance export capabilities, encourages businesses to extend their operating hours. The inclusion of numerous fuel stations and manufacturing firms suggests a growing adoption of the multi-shift system across key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.

Officials provided the figures to address parliamentary inquiries, indicating a degree of transparency and accountability in the program's rollout. The expansion of businesses participating in the 24-hour model is seen as a positive step towards achieving the broader economic goals set forth by the government.

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