Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, Augustus Goosie Tanoh, says Ghanaians could begin to see jobs created under the government’s 24-hour economy programme within the next one to two years.

Tanoh made the remarks during an interview with Channel One News on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, on the sidelines of the Africa Bio Conference.

He explained that the government was prioritising 10 to 15 projects out of 32 identified under the programme, with job opportunities expected to emerge as the selected projects are implemented.

Government Prioritises Key Projects

According to Tanoh, the government has developed a portfolio of 32 projects and is concentrating on the first 10 to 15 for initial implementation.

He said the rollout of these projects would be an important step towards creating employment opportunities and expanding economic activity.

The adviser explained that the programme was being implemented in phases, with the initial projects expected to help establish the foundation for further growth.

However, he did not provide a specific number of jobs expected to be created or give exact implementation dates for the individual projects.

Focus on Local Production and Industrial Growth

Tanoh said the 24-hour economy programme aims to strengthen local production and ensure a steady supply of raw materials to industries.

He explained that when factories have reliable access to the materials they need, they can reduce interruptions and maintain production more consistently.

Improved local supply chains could also help businesses increase output, expand their operations and create employment opportunities.

The programme is therefore intended to support not only extended operating hours but also the wider production systems needed to keep businesses running efficiently.

Government Targets Higher Industrial Capacity

Tanoh also outlined the government’s ambition to increase industrial capacity utilisation from an estimated 36–42 per cent to between 80 and 90 per cent.

Capacity utilisation refers to the proportion of an industry’s available production capacity that is being used.

According to Tanoh, improving access to raw materials and increasing production could help factories operate closer to their full capacity.

He added that job creation would depend on higher production and sufficient demand for the goods and services being produced.

This means that the expected employment benefits will depend on how effectively the projects are implemented and whether businesses can sustain increased production.

Jobs Expected as Projects Are Rolled Out

Tanoh said Ghanaians could begin to see employment opportunities emerging within one to two years as the priority projects are rolled out.

His comments come amid calls for clearer evidence of progress in implementing the government’s 24-hour economy programme.

While the adviser has outlined the expected timeline, the number of jobs to be created and the sectors likely to benefit have not been specified in the reported statement.

The programme’s impact will depend on investment, successful project implementation, access to raw materials and demand for locally produced goods.

Outlook for Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy

The government’s 24-hour economy programme is intended to support production, improve industrial activity and create employment opportunities.

Tanoh’s latest remarks suggest that the initial group of priority projects will be central to delivering the programme’s expected benefits.

As implementation progresses, updates on project timelines, investment levels and employment figures will help Ghanaians assess the initiative’s progress.

For now, the presidential adviser says the government is focusing on establishing the conditions needed for industries to increase production and create jobs over the next one to two years.

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