Why 24-hour economy misses the point – Barker-Vormawor explains

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Leslie 1 year ago

Nobody cares about you, irrelevant dog. Why is everyone fixated on 24 hour economy. Akufo Addo stole power with several slogans an nursery rhymes. You deserve some more incarceration.

Nobody cares about you, irrelevant dog. Why is everyone fixated on 24 hour economy. Akufo Addo stole power with several slogans an nursery rhymes. You deserve some more incarceration.
Togbe Agorkorli 1 year ago

He found out quickly…. How dumb mahama is? How can you support someone so dumb. Only foreigners, illiterates and opportunists will support this fool.

He found out quickly…. How dumb mahama is? How can you support someone so dumb. Only foreigners, illiterates and opportunists will support this fool.
OSABARIMA MENSA 1 year ago

The FOOL SOLDIERS of the buga buga party are slowly but surely finding out that John dariga Mahama is an empty suit. When it comes to economics, the man is absolutely clueless. Vote for him at your own risk- the man has nothi ...
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The FOOL SOLDIERS of the buga buga party are slowly but surely finding out that John dariga Mahama is an empty suit. When it comes to economics, the man is absolutely clueless. Vote for him at your own risk- the man has nothing to offer Ghanaians- zilch.
Future president 1 year ago

The solution to our problems are simple:
1. Reduce corruption to the barest minimum by putting structures in place to make corruption unattractive

2 . Engage in large scale mechanized agriculture

3. Provide incentive ...
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The solution to our problems are simple:
1. Reduce corruption to the barest minimum by putting structures in place to make corruption unattractive

2 . Engage in large scale mechanized agriculture

3. Provide incentives and the right environment for industrialization.

Every other key sectors of our economy will run fine.
Colonel Ohugya 1 year ago

laudable ideas.

laudable ideas.
Bastie 1 year ago

Ghanaians are brainless and retarded stinky pigs.

Ghanaians are brainless and retarded stinky pigs.
Fati 1 year ago

Stupid comment typical of an ashsnti braggard. Thry gave these country to you idiots and for 8 years you did nothing sp shut the fork and stop calling intelligent honest people dumb. Who is more dumb than akufgo addo? They bo ...
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Stupid comment typical of an ashsnti braggard. Thry gave these country to you idiots and for 8 years you did nothing sp shut the fork and stop calling intelligent honest people dumb. Who is more dumb than akufgo addo? They borrowed more than 600 billionand look at your roads! Stupid uncircumcised ashanto idiot! Fork off!
FRANKIE 1 year ago

Vormawor, The hype is gone, no more trending. Now seeking popularity through deviance. Your so called governance restructure and the 24-hour economy policy of John Mahama are not mutually exclusive and can be dealt with at th ...
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Vormawor, The hype is gone, no more trending. Now seeking popularity through deviance. Your so called governance restructure and the 24-hour economy policy of John Mahama are not mutually exclusive and can be dealt with at the same time.
king 1 year ago

well said bro..the foolish once will come after u with insults..the uneducated party fools..kwsia come to tema harbor and see if there is no 24 hour ongoing..go to tour coco oard..this mahama has nothing for us...why did he ...
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well said bro..the foolish once will come after u with insults..the uneducated party fools..kwsia come to tema harbor and see if there is no 24 hour ongoing..go to tour coco oard..this mahama has nothing for us...why did he do this when he was in power
Colonel Ohugya 1 year ago

Well said .

Well said .

Fred 1 year ago

24hr economy is just empty campaign slogan

24hr economy is just empty campaign slogan
BAWUMIAH NOT CORRUPT LIKE MAHAMA 1 year ago

Hmmm! I wonder self. I have 25 workers, if mahama says I should employ 25 more workers in the evening and another 25 at night, who will pay the workers when even there's no market for what am producing now?? 24 economy na CON ...
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Hmmm! I wonder self. I have 25 workers, if mahama says I should employ 25 more workers in the evening and another 25 at night, who will pay the workers when even there's no market for what am producing now?? 24 economy na CONCERT!
AJURAH 1 year ago

You people lack understanding of 24 hours or you just hate the leader, he is not forcing anyone to do 24hrs, its not compulsory, there is west african market and AGOA which we are not exploring, if you tap in the opportunity ...
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You people lack understanding of 24 hours or you just hate the leader, he is not forcing anyone to do 24hrs, its not compulsory, there is west african market and AGOA which we are not exploring, if you tap in the opportunity then you can increase your production with incentive from the government
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, I HAVE HEARD TRUTH FROM A GUY I THOUGHT WAS NDC. PLEASE NDC SUPPORTERS, EMULATE HIS EXAMPLE, AND STOP SPEWING DEVILISH LIES ABOUT @$ HR ECONOMY 1 year ago

WHILES MAHAMA HIMSELF DOES NOR UNDERSTANDV WHAT HE IS SAYING.
WHAT GHANA AND AFRICA NEEDS IS ACCOUNTABILITY, PUNISHMENT FOR CORRUPTION. PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!!!

WHILES MAHAMA HIMSELF DOES NOR UNDERSTANDV WHAT HE IS SAYING.
WHAT GHANA AND AFRICA NEEDS IS ACCOUNTABILITY, PUNISHMENT FOR CORRUPTION. PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!!!
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, I HAVE HEARD TRUTH FROM A GUY I THOUGHT WAS NDC. PLEASE NDC SUPPORTERS, EMULATE HIS EXAMPLE, AND STOP SPEWING DEVILISH LIES ABOUT @$ HR ECONOMY 1 year ago

I MEAN 24 HR ECONOMY.

I MEAN 24 HR ECONOMY.
Fairman 1 year ago

Well, at times, no matter how strongly you feel, an uncertainty will be manifested when proponents also feel strongly and committed to the cause. Unlike axiomatic situation where an orange divided can easily be labelled as 'h ...
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Well, at times, no matter how strongly you feel, an uncertainty will be manifested when proponents also feel strongly and committed to the cause. Unlike axiomatic situation where an orange divided can easily be labelled as 'half' of the other half, adaptations are engineered to overcome prevailing conditions and situations. It doesn't take much to look for a pebble to throw on a football pitch if you want to cause some mischief for a parochial interest.
Yabi Yabi 1 year ago

24-hour economy is the way to go. China has taken over the globe as the manufacturing hub not because of a 9-5 work schedule but around the clock operations. Imagine a factory in northern Ghana that produces fresh cattle meat ...
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24-hour economy is the way to go. China has taken over the globe as the manufacturing hub not because of a 9-5 work schedule but around the clock operations. Imagine a factory in northern Ghana that produces fresh cattle meat each day even with 1 shift work of 6:00am-3pm. Those who clean the meat packing house will work from 3:00pm -11:00pm. The meat packers must load trucks that must drive through the night to reach stores and markets in the Ashanti, eastern, western, central and Accra to ensure that the supply of meat reaches all the places. Now imagine also that the same company up North has a cow fresh milk and dairy production which must do same to ensure that the dairy products reach market each day. 24-hr economy works in Canada, EU, USA and across the globe. Only dummies with useless classroom education can assail the idea if 24-hr economy
Angmor 1 year ago

24 hour economy is working already in many sectors already due to digitization. It’s the market that determines if there is no market for your cow meat what happens and where are the cows . Anyway your Mahama who was challe ...
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24 hour economy is working already in many sectors already due to digitization. It’s the market that determines if there is no market for your cow meat what happens and where are the cows . Anyway your Mahama who was challenged by doomsor will provide electricity so we can weed on our farms in the night hahahaha. The man for once is talking sense and you don’t want to accept.The banks, airlines, hospitals, road transport etc are doing 24 economy so what is new. We need more factories even that we need market for the products
J0eY l0nD0N 1 year ago

Digitisation, do you know who laid the fiber optic cables and Accra Digital Center?
Do you understand the whereabouts of your solid EMT?
Ofui just off one of JDM power barges and your stupid power outages will swallow yiur ...
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Digitisation, do you know who laid the fiber optic cables and Accra Digital Center?
Do you understand the whereabouts of your solid EMT?
Ofui just off one of JDM power barges and your stupid power outages will swallow yiur dumbsor stupidity.
JJ Kuffour Akufo Addo 1 year ago

Yabi Yabi, I salute you for your beautiful explanation. Hope people will take a look at what you just wrote.

Yabi Yabi, I salute you for your beautiful explanation. Hope people will take a look at what you just wrote.

VA 1 year ago

With so much information on the internet on almost any conceivable topic, why don't we spend a few minutes learning about the 24-hour economy?
The brain is a terrible thing to waste.

With so much information on the internet on almost any conceivable topic, why don't we spend a few minutes learning about the 24-hour economy?
The brain is a terrible thing to waste.
Hena Na Okum Mills 1 year ago

Teach us VA. Everyone is waiting to find out so if you know tell us. 24 24 24 24.

Teach us VA. Everyone is waiting to find out so if you know tell us. 24 24 24 24.
AKWASI 1 year ago

Mahama ,built the first and only LPG producing company in Ghana and is today responsible for supplying about fifty percent of the Gas the people uses annually, Mahamal gave u ur only befitting international standard airport,w ...
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Mahama ,built the first and only LPG producing company in Ghana and is today responsible for supplying about fifty percent of the Gas the people uses annually, Mahamal gave u ur only befitting international standard airport,which is one of the best in Africa today,Since independence Ghana had only Komfo Anokye and Korlebu as the only two big hospital. Mahamal built Bank of Ghana hospital,University of Ghana medical centre,Ridge expansion,Afari Military hospital,sewia hospital,Tamale Teaching hospital expansion,Maritime hospital etc Mahama built the universities of Energy and Allied science and of Energy and Natural Resources,Ghana had only six states universities since independence with eleven presidents coming before Mahama who built your first international standard boxing Arena,now your boxers wouldn't have to fight international bouts home away from home. Mahama did all this and many many more in three and a half yrs borrowing only sixty billion cedis with one oil field.So you can keep on deceiving yourself and acknowledge those who have borrowed six hundred billion cedis with three oil fields who did nothing but loot and plunge Ghana into an economic hell.
The vast majority of Ghanaians are not as stupid and hypocritical like you.
OSABARIMA MENSA 1 year ago

Ofui, Mahama has given you nothing. Thank the cocoa farmer for giving you everything you have.

Ofui, Mahama has given you nothing. Thank the cocoa farmer for giving you everything you have.
AKWASI 1 year ago

Mahama ,built the first and only LPG producing company in Ghana and is today responsible for supplying about fifty percent of the Gas the people uses annually, Mahamal gave u ur only befitting international standard airport,w ...
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Mahama ,built the first and only LPG producing company in Ghana and is today responsible for supplying about fifty percent of the Gas the people uses annually, Mahamal gave u ur only befitting international standard airport,which is one of the best in Africa today,Since independence Ghana had only Komfo Anokye and Korlebu as the only two big hospital. Mahamal built Bank of Ghana hospital,University of Ghana medical centre,Ridge expansion,Afari Military hospital,sewia hospital,Tamale Teaching hospital expansion,Maritime hospital etc Mahama built the universities of Energy and Allied science and of Energy and Natural Resources,Ghana had only six states universities since independence with eleven presidents coming before Mahama who built your first international standard boxing Arena,now your boxers wouldn't have to fight international bouts home away from home. Mahama did all this and many many more in three and a half yrs borrowing only sixty billion cedis with one oil field.So you can keep on deceiving yourself and acknowledge the NPP who have borrowed six hundred billion cedis with three oil fields who did nothing but loot and plunge Ghana into an economic hell.
The vast majority of Ghanaians are not as stupid and hypocritical like you.
Bob P. 1 year ago

Nonsense. This guy is seeking favour from this Shameless dishonest useless government. Because of his case with the National Security Minister.

Nonsense. This guy is seeking favour from this Shameless dishonest useless government. Because of his case with the National Security Minister.
Nana Amoako 1 year ago

You know the sad part of this administration is not being able to put the corrupt and looters of Mahama's government in jail. When this government under President Akuffo Addo took the reigns, every body was expecting account ...
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You know the sad part of this administration is not being able to put the corrupt and looters of Mahama's government in jail. When this government under President Akuffo Addo took the reigns, every body was expecting accountability. With the appointment of Ammidu as special prosecutor, NDC members were shitting in their pants. Most of them knew they will cough millions of stolen money out, and some even anticipated jail times especially those who took double salaries. But then what happened? NO ACCOUNTABILITY. Not even a single one has been jailed for corruption. And so if we allow those who steal from government coffers, either NDC or NPP to go scout free without any consequences, then the corrupt practices will continue for ever and ever. We need accountability and we need culprits to be sentenced to long jail terms to serve as a deterent to others.
Kwasi 1 year ago

Yes law and order comes first. This should be the norm. But a 24 hrs economy will boost the economy as a whole and increase productivity.

Yes law and order comes first. This should be the norm. But a 24 hrs economy will boost the economy as a whole and increase productivity.
INCREASE WHAT PRODUCTIVITY? - Kwapps 1 year ago

Exactly what production are you going to increase and what will you do with the products? Today, we have excess capacity that nobody wants. If you are thinking about exporting to other countries, forget it because they are al ...
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Exactly what production are you going to increase and what will you do with the products? Today, we have excess capacity that nobody wants. If you are thinking about exporting to other countries, forget it because they are also trying hard to export to you!

This is probably the first time anywhere in the world where a politician is selling 24hr economy as an election promise. The illiterate electorate, who don't know any better have equally fallen for the oldest trick in the book. People around the world have just realised how gullible a people we are; in fact after hearing this, they will all come and try to steal from us because we are that stupid. If we allow foreigners to muddy our water bodies, it is very likely we will allow a politician to fool us like this.
Wakus 1 year ago

Atmre you mow campaigning for NPP? You think they will drop the treason charges?

Atmre you mow campaigning for NPP? You think they will drop the treason charges?

Dan 1 year ago

JM SHOULD TELL US HOW HE WILL FIGHT CORRUPTION. WE HATE THE TRUTH. VORMAWOR IS RIGHT. IF THE PEOPLE ARE STILL CORRUPT ANY GOOD POLICY WILL BE CORRUPTED.

JM SHOULD TELL US HOW HE WILL FIGHT CORRUPTION. WE HATE THE TRUTH. VORMAWOR IS RIGHT. IF THE PEOPLE ARE STILL CORRUPT ANY GOOD POLICY WILL BE CORRUPTED.
Yaw 1 year ago

What has 24hr policy got to do with corruption and governance issues!!?? One is purely economic and the other political - governance or moral issue!! Please sort out your confusion before you infect the youth with your confus ...
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What has 24hr policy got to do with corruption and governance issues!!?? One is purely economic and the other political - governance or moral issue!! Please sort out your confusion before you infect the youth with your confusion.
The Saint 1 year ago

Osagyefo has spoken those who have ears let them hear

Osagyefo has spoken those who have ears let them hear
By Deeds 1 year ago

In the 60s and 70s because Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah had already built hundreds of factories the country more or less ran a 24 hour economy although it was not touted as such. So the 24 hour economy being advertised by candidate ...
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In the 60s and 70s because Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah had already built hundreds of factories the country more or less ran a 24 hour economy although it was not touted as such. So the 24 hour economy being advertised by candidate Mahama but without government factories but based on private businesses would be difficult to achieve
Julius Asare 1 year ago

Pls don't confuse things! JDM is not just coming back to implement a 24 hour economy. It's just one aspect of his intended governance. We truly need reforms and to tackle corruption, but we need a functioning economy, capable ...
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Pls don't confuse things! JDM is not just coming back to implement a 24 hour economy. It's just one aspect of his intended governance. We truly need reforms and to tackle corruption, but we need a functioning economy, capable of feeding mouths. We can't tackle corruption on empty stomachs.
Afriyie 1 year ago

Just because the NPP was able to use free education and one district one factory to win power, the NDC also wants to use slogans to push themselves to power, is becoming very difficult to explain and even justify this 24-hour ...
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Just because the NPP was able to use free education and one district one factory to win power, the NDC also wants to use slogans to push themselves to power, is becoming very difficult to explain and even justify this 24-hour proposal, maybe all MMDAs are going to be included to work 24hours.
Fuudian lomotey 1 year ago

John Ford mahama kromfoo panin is empty headed,and a thief.

John Ford mahama kromfoo panin is empty headed,and a thief.
KA 1 year ago

It's sad to note that political and governance reform will never happen with the current constitution. We must be bold to amend the constitution. The framers of the constitution were all cowards; they could not confront JJ Ra ...
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It's sad to note that political and governance reform will never happen with the current constitution. We must be bold to amend the constitution. The framers of the constitution were all cowards; they could not confront JJ Rawlings. Rawlings forced the framers of the constitution to include the immunity clauses. So no matter the noise we make, no President can be prosecuted under the Fourth Republican Constitution.
kofigo 1 year ago

This man still dey? He should bring an idea for Ghana then.

This man still dey? He should bring an idea for Ghana then.
Antonio 1 year ago

I'm not surprised that many of the people who are following John Mahama the dead goat are coming back to their senses after realizing that the man is hollow.

I'm not surprised that many of the people who are following John Mahama the dead goat are coming back to their senses after realizing that the man is hollow.
John Doe 1 year ago

Barker-Vormawor, you are a patriot. Ghana must deal with the fundamentals first. Let's stop the musical chairs.

Barker-Vormawor, you are a patriot. Ghana must deal with the fundamentals first. Let's stop the musical chairs.
lorraine 1 year ago

When one knew no peace because of championing a course, what do you expect? One had to tread cautiously.

When one knew no peace because of championing a course, what do you expect? One had to tread cautiously.
ZUZA 1 year ago

Massa, you’re now trying to even things out after being bitten all over by the babies with sharp teeth. Even if corruption is completely eradicated from our society (a near impossibility), the 24hr economy will remain mere ...
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Massa, you’re now trying to even things out after being bitten all over by the babies with sharp teeth. Even if corruption is completely eradicated from our society (a near impossibility), the 24hr economy will remain mere political gimmickry and sloganeering. Until the Ghanaian economy becomes sufficiently vibrant and the working Ghanaian’s purchasing power is improved tremendously, no half-baked policy like this will work. Businesses will work and produce more as long as there’s corresponding demand for their product. If your product is not literally flying off the shelves, who wants to work for 24 hours. Make electricity cheaper for these factories at night and they will stop working in the day and operate a night shift only. Makes no sense.
Gh 1 year ago

This fool has no better argument against the 24 Hour economy and therefore should shut up.24Hour economy is coming to offer jobs to majority of citizens who would have otherwise been engaged in corruption,stealing,and other s ...
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This fool has no better argument against the 24 Hour economy and therefore should shut up.24Hour economy is coming to offer jobs to majority of citizens who would have otherwise been engaged in corruption,stealing,and other social vices.people must be well catered for,before any reform or constitutional amendment can work,in fact Oliver shut up
Kwaw Esiako 1 year ago

MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE 24-HOUR ECONOMY
Many of those who have been contributing to the 24 hour economy conversation are either disingenuous or ignorant. One common flaw in the positions espoused by the advocates is the confu ...
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MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE 24-HOUR ECONOMY
Many of those who have been contributing to the 24 hour economy conversation are either disingenuous or ignorant. One common flaw in the positions espoused by the advocates is the confusing of production with productivity. For example, running three shifts at Passport office or DVLA will not necessarily be beneficial to the economy. The delays experienced at these two particular institutions are due more to corruption, incompetence and poor work culture. I can say without hesitation that the extra costs of running additional shifts will far exceed the extra the revenues that will be generated by the service providers. The cost will not be limited to the salaries of the personnel that will be employed. With the salaries come several other related social costs of employment, including welfare, security, theft and misuse of organizational resources, etc.
If the straight 8-hour day workers perform their duties diligently, honestly and competently, there will be no need for extra shifts at these institutions. I would rather say that these organisations are currently over-staffed. I have always marveled why some public institutions can have the filing of their financial statements fall into three or more years arrears when their offices are littered with desktop and laptop computers. What is amore appalling is that the CEOs and Financial Controllers or Directors of these institutions remain at post and enjoy outrageous perks.
I recall that about 10 years ago when I worked for a public institution, a team of 8 managers were to undertake an important out-of-office assignment. It was estimated that the assignment would take 3 to 4 days. I proferred a simple Microsoft Excel solution to handling the assignment. The job was done in 3 hours.
For companies engaged in physical production of goods, the need for extra shifts will be spontaneous, provided there is demand for their output. In the 1970s I worked at a Factory which operated 24/7. Currently in Tema, for instance, quite a number of companies operate 24/7. So this in not new. The confusion must STOP. Extra shifts do not create ‘real jobs’; increased and sustainable demand for goods and services will create REAL JOBS and EXTRA SHIFTS.
Kwaw Esiako 1 year ago

MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE 24-HOUR ECONOMY
Many of those who have been contributing to the 24 hour economy conversation are either disingenuous or ignorant. One common flaw in the positions espoused by the advocates is the confu ...
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MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE 24-HOUR ECONOMY
Many of those who have been contributing to the 24 hour economy conversation are either disingenuous or ignorant. One common flaw in the positions espoused by the advocates is the confusing of production with productivity. For example, running three shifts at Passport office or DVLA will not necessarily be beneficial to the economy. The delays experienced at these two particular institutions are due more to corruption, incompetence and poor work culture. I can say without hesitation that the extra costs of running additional shifts will far exceed the extra grevenues that will be generated by the service providers. The cost will not be limited to the salaries of the personnel that will be employed. With the salaries come several other related social costs of employment, including welfare, security, theft and misuse of organizational resources, etc.
If the straight 8-hour day workers perform their duties diligently, honestly and competently, there will be no need for extra shifts at these institutions. I would rather say that these organisations are currently over-staffed. I have always marveled why some public institutions can have the filing of their financial statements fall into three or more years arrears when their offices are littered with desktop and laptop computers. What is amore appalling is that the CEOs and Financial Controllers or Directors of these institutions remain at post and enjoy outrageous perks.
I recall that about 10 years ago when I worked for a public institution, a team of 8 managers were to undertake an important out-of-office assignment. It was estimated that the assignment would take 3 to 4 days. I offered a simple Microsoft Excel solution to handling the assignment. The job was done in 3 hours.
For companies engaged in physical production of goods, the need for extra shifts will be spontaneous, provided there is demand for their output. In the 1970s I worked at a Factory which operated 24/7. Currently in Tema, for instance, quite a number of companies operate 24/7. So this in not new. The confusion must STOP. Extra shifts do not create ‘real jobs’; increased and sustainable demand for goods and services will create REAL JOBS and EXTRA SHIFTS.

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