{"id":435107,"date":"2026-02-20T00:08:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/435107\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T00:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:08:12","slug":"president-mahama-signs-24-hour-economy-authority-bill-into-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/435107\/","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama signs 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The <\/a>The new law will accelerate government’s export development programme<\/p>\n

President John Dramani Mahama<\/a> on Thursday, February 19, 2026, signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, paving the way for its full implementation and nationwide rollout.<\/p>\n

Parliament had approved the bill on February 6, 2026, following extensive debates after it was first laid before the house in 2025.<\/p>\n

The passage of the bill establishes the regulatory framework and legal mandate for formalising and implementing the 24-hour economy. It also creates the 24-Hour Economy Authority, which will serve as the central coordinating body for the policy\u2019s nationwide rollout.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the signing, President Mahama described the move as a decisive step from policy design to action, with a strong focus on implementation and job creation.<\/p>\n

Parliament passes 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThis marks a shift from strategy to implementation. The policy is expected to unlock new employment opportunities, improve productivity, and enhance the efficient use of existing infrastructure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President added that the Authority will collaborate closely with key government institutions, private-sector players, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of round-the-clock economic activities across the country.<\/p>\n

The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme is one of the government\u2019s flagship initiatives, aimed at transforming the economy, enhancing productivity, and promoting inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

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