Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy featured prominently at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, with the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, presenting it as a key driver of investment and industrial growth.
Addressing investors, business leaders and government officials at the summit, Mrs Benson said the initiative forms part of President John Mahama’s broader economic transformation agenda aimed at boosting productivity, creating jobs and attracting investment.
She described the policy as central to the government’s plans to make Ghana a more competitive destination for business.
“Central to this vision is the development of a 24-hour economy that seeks to increase productivity, enhance exports, create opportunities for businesses to thrive, create jobs, maximize the use of infrastructure and attract investment into value-added industries through a well-structured day-and-night economy,” she said.
The High Commissioner said Ghana was entering a new phase of economic development and was pursuing measures to restore economic stability while accelerating industrialisation.
According to her, the government sees increased private sector participation as critical to achieving those goals and is looking to attract investors willing to build long-term partnerships.
“Our ambition is not only to attract capital, we seek genuine partnerships across the various sectors of our economy that support industrialization, job creation, skills development, technology transfer, infrastructure development and sustainable economic transformation,” she stated.
Mrs Benson told participants that Ghana’s political stability, democratic credentials and access to the African Continental Free Trade Area make it an attractive base for companies seeking opportunities across the continent.
She said the summit was designed to connect investors with opportunities in sectors including infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, agribusiness, technology, healthcare and tourism.
The government, she added, wants investors to view Ghana as “a trusted market, a long-term sustainable partner and a gateway to the wider African market.”
