Accra, Ghana – Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, Goosie Tanoh, has affirmed that the 24-Hour Economy programme is designed to build a resilient, self-reliant, and globally competitive economy that makes the most of Ghana’s resources while creating inclusive value.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Accelerated Export Development at the Jubilee House on Monday, May 5, 2025, Mr. Tanoh, popularly known as Goosie Tanoh, outlined the long-term vision behind the initiative.
“The programme envisions a resilient, self-reliant, and globally competitive economy that optimises asset utilisation and creates value for all its citizens, especially the most vulnerable,” he said.
He explained that the 24-Hour Economy Policy rests on three fundamental pillars, each aimed at transforming the nation’s economic landscape.
“The Programme is built around three fundamental pillars: production transformation, market systems efficiency, and human capital development,” he stated.
Expounding on the first pillar, Mr. Tanoh noted that production transformation is key to breaking Ghana’s overreliance on raw commodity exports.
“Through production transformation, we can move Ghana away from its dependence on raw commodity exports and towards exports of value-added products,” he said.
He added that the second pillar—enhancing supply chain and market efficiency—will directly address the high costs and inefficiencies that burden producers and traders.
“Through supply chain and market efficiency we will reduce logistics costs to our producers, strengthen trade facilitation, and radically reduce post-harvest losses,” he said.
Touching on the third pillar, he emphasized the importance of investing in people, especially in building a workforce equipped with digital and technical skills.
“And through labour power development, we will build a digitally fluent, technically skilled, culturally formidable, and globally competitive workforce,” he said.
The inauguration event was led by President John Dramani Mahama, who officially launched the Presidential Committee on Accelerated Export Development as part of efforts to drive the export-led aspects of the 24-Hour Economy agenda.
Membership of the Committee
The newly inaugurated committee, chaired by President Mahama, comprises a blend of government officials, industry experts, and private sector representatives:
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
Hon. Goosie Tanoh
Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson
Hon. Elizabeth Agyare
Hon. Emelia Arthur
Hon. Eric Opoku
Hon. Dominic Ayine
Gen. Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono
Anthony Kwasi Sarpong
Davies Narh Korboe
Dr. Eben Anuwa-Amarh
Dr. Akushika Andoh
Kwesi Korboe
Sampson Asaki Awingobit.
Representative, Federation of Association of Ghana Exporters.
Representative, Association of Ghana Industries.
Jacob Nyarko Mensah.
Gabriel Opoku Asare.
Prof. John Gatsi.
This committee is expected to provide strategic direction, foster innovation, and facilitate collaboration between public and private sectors to ensure the successful rollout and sustainability of the 24-Hour Economy.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites
) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 
