The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has officially broken ground for the construction of 24-hour market project at Dormaa Ahenkro.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that the 24-hour market project will have facilities like banking service, cold store unit, daycare centers, police station, fire post, clinic and other essential amenities.
According to the President, the 24-hour market project will be replicated in all 261 districts nationwide.
The Government officially lunch the 24-hour economy program on July 2, 2025, aimed at transforming the nation into a round-the-clock, production-led economy. The policy focuses on boosting job creation and productivity through shift systems in key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and transport.
About Gh¢110 million has been allocated in 2026 budget as part of the effort to boost productivity, export and job creation.
Little to know about 24-hour market
A 24-hour market is a commercial landscape that gives opportunity to consumers and trader or investors to buy and sell valuables or commodities at any time of the day or night.
The 24-hour market is characterized by continuous trading, global accessibility and availability of variety of consumables and assets. It provides continuous access to trading opportunities without being restricted to the traditional hour of trading.
