President John Dramani Mahama has sent a clear message to the world: Ghana is ready for business, day and night. Addressing government leaders and business executives at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum on Tuesday, August 26, President Mahama outlined his administration’s ambitious economic strategy, emphasizing productivity, exports, and job creation.
“Our economic strategy is anchored in productivity, exports, and jobs. We call it the 24-hour economy for a reason. Ghana is open for business 24 hours a day,” President Mahama declared, assuring international investors of Ghana’s commitment to providing a business-friendly environment round the clock.
He detailed government initiatives to back this vision, including investment in infrastructure, attractive incentives, and robust skills training for businesses eager to operate beyond traditional hours. From factories and farms to sports facilities and service centres, Mahama said, the government is laying the groundwork for a truly nonstop economy.
At the heart of this strategy is the Volta Economic Corridor, described as Ghana’s most ambitious development plan yet. The Corridor is built on four pillars: irrigating over two million hectares for year-round farming; establishing agro-industrial parks for textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food processing; boosting tourism and hospitality along Lake Volta; and transforming the lake into a transport spine to cut logistics costs and connect producers to markets.
President Mahama highlighted ongoing flagship projects supporting these pillars, such as the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park, the Kumasi Machinery and Technology Park, the Akosombo and Juapong Garments and Textiles Park, Digital TVET Centres of Excellence, and the development of Renewable Corridors.
With these initiatives, Mahama reaffirmed that Ghana’s doors are open to global investors—24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
