24-hour economy is bigger than ‘three people, one job’ – Labour Minister
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has stated that the government’s 24-hour economy policy should not be interpreted as requiring every worker to work around the clock. Dr. Pelpuo urged critics of the policy to study the policy more closely, arguing that it represents a broader restructuring of the economy […]
Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has clarified that Ghana's 24-hour economy policy is not meant to require every worker to work continuously throughout the day. He urged critics of the policy to examine it more thoroughly, emphasizing that it signifies a comprehensive economic transformation rather than merely a "three people, one job" scenario.
The Labour Minister highlighted that numerous businesses are already running 24 hours and the government's objective is to determine what assistance they require to broaden their operations and generate additional employment opportunities. According to Dr. Pelpuo, during an interview with Accra-based Citi News, the policy is primarily designed to invigorate the private sector, boost production, and offer necessary incentives such as a dependable power supply for businesses that need to function for extended periods.
He stressed that while "1-in-3" is part of the definition, the policy's broader emphasis lies in energizing the private sector to operate around the clock. He debunked the notion that it suggests people working daily, stating that if a minister's appointment necessitates another minister's appointment, that would be an oversimplification of the broader vision.
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