24-hour economy will create opportunities for women – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming elections, has noted that among many benefits, implementing the 24-hour economy policy holds promising prospects that will empower women and drive economic growth in communities.

Prof Opoku-Agyemang revealed that the NDC has other progressive policy proposals targeting women in the 24-hour economy which will be made known when the 2024 NDC Manifesto is launched.

“The good thing about this economic revolution is that Ghanaian women have been deliberately factored and included in the policy.

It is for this reason that H.E John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are prepared to safeguard the women’s safety and encourage gender-friendly labour regulations and work environment to support us (women) to thrive in the 24-hour economy,” she stated.

She said John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy is about “…Ghana where all of us thrive, and where all persons of working age have a fair opportunity to work, man or woman

During a panel discussion, a Professor of Finance at UCC, John Gatsi described the 24-hour economy as an intentional policy that could tackle economic challenges

Bashiratu Kamal, a gender specialist with the trade union, emphasised the importance of examining consumption patterns and existing markets to ensure the sustainability of the 24-hour economy policy