‘Lead the 24-hour economy transformation’ – Goosie Tanoh to Civil Service

Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Goosie Tanoh, has called on the Civil Service to take ownership of the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, describing it as the engine of national transformation.

Speaking at a high-level workshop in Accra themed “Mobilising Government Machinery for Whole Government Delivery”, Mr. Tanoh argued that past failures of ambitious policies in Ghana were rooted in fragmentation within government machinery.

“Too often, ministries and agencies have operated as separate fortresses, each with its own plans, budgets, and timelines. That model certainly cannot deliver transformation,” he said, warning that only a whole-of-government approach could yield the desired results.

He stressed that integration was not merely bureaucratic, but essential for Ghana’s survival in today’s global economy. “Integration is not a bureaucratic preference; it is an existential requirement. Only by working as one government with one agenda can we mobilise resources efficiently, attract investment credibly and deliver service effectively,” he added.

Goosie Tanoh emphasised that the success of the 24-hour economy would be judged by outcomes, not speeches. “This programme is not a pilot but a national mandate for all sectors. It will be judged not by reports or speeches but by results, jobs created, exports increased, productivity rising, and Ghanaians feeling the difference in their pockets and in their lives.”

Drawing lessons from Asia’s rapid economic transformations, he pointed to meritocracy and disciplined civil service systems as models Ghana could adopt.

He urged civil servants to collaborate across agencies, adopt a results-driven mindset, and hold themselves accountable to the Ghanaian people.

By: Bawa Musah

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