Chairman Nana Akwasi,Ashanti regional chairman of the NDC has toured the Manhyia North constituency in the Ashanti region with the 24hr economy policy campaign today.
Visiting Moshie Zongo central mosque today,the workaholic chairman said, former President John Dramani Mahama says the objective behind his proposed 24-hour economy initiative is to enable businesses to operate three shifts per day.
To achieve this goal, he says the government and private sector will collaborate.
“The 24-hour economy is designed to create new employment opportunities, particularly for young people, address unemployment, and enhance living standards in Ghana.”
Chairman Nana Akwasi further indicated that, the next NDC government will enact new laws to support businesses operating a 24 hour system in seven days (24/7), including labour laws and tax incentives.
“To assist companies, there will be favourable tax policies, stimulus packages and financial assistance available for specific industries including agro-processing and manufacturing,” Mr Mahama posted.
He also said, “Buying local products and services will be government’s top priority, and measures will be implemented to ensure the smooth operation of the 24-hour economy.”
The NDC’s objective is to create a 24-hour economy in Ghana by enabling businesses to operate in three shifts. This will help Ghana become self-sufficient and focus on export-oriented growth.
To achieve this goal, the government and private sector will collaborate. The 24-hour economy is designed to create new employment opportunities, particularly for young people, address unemployment, and enhance living standards in Ghana.
NDC government will enact new laws to support businesses operating 24/7, including labour laws and tax incentives. To assist companies, there will be favourable tax policies, stimulus packages and financial assistance available for specific industries including agro-processing and manufacturing.
Buying local products and services will be government’s top priority, and measures will be implemented to ensure the smooth operation of the 24-hour economy.
Security, sanitation, cleaning, and environmental protection will be critical components of the 24-hour economy. Financial services at the ports will be operational 24/7, reducing delays and congestion.
The initiative aims to benefit various sectors, create jobs, improve living standards, increase productivity, and provide convenience for citizens.
He however urged Ghanaians to vote the NDC in election 2024 for a resounding victory.
He appealed to electorates of Manhyia North to give NDC 99.999% of their vote for total transformation.
Chairman Nana Akwasi called on the people of Manhyia North to vote massively for the NDC parliamentary candidate for Manhyia North, this he believes will help bring a lot of development to the area.
“Hamza Swalla is learned and has the lobbying skills to fetch Manhyia North with a lot of development. ” He further indicated.
Source:Ayisah Foster||The Punch Newspaper
