Ghanaian households are being encouraged to explore job and business opportunities in the night-time economy, as key service sectors such as ICT, trade, and transport continue to record robust growth.
The call comes from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), which believes the expansion in these sectors presents fertile ground for increased participation in the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.
“Services grew by 5.9%, particularly in ICT (13.1%), trade (7.1%), and transport (8.6%). Households should explore night-shift opportunities under the 24-Hour Economy initiative in the expanding service economy,” the GSS noted in its first-quarter 2025 GDP bulletin.
According to the data, the services sector maintained its role as the largest contributor to national output. The growth in ICT, trade, and transport reflects a maturing and expanding economy, one that could offer significant employment opportunities, particularly through shift-based or round-the-clock operations.
The 24-Hour Economy proposal, championed as part of Ghana’s broader economic revitalization strategy, envisions businesses, institutions, and public services operating beyond conventional daytime hours.
Proponents argue that a well-supported shift economy could ease congestion, increase efficiency, and accommodate more flexible working arrangements.
Meanwhile, agriculture also posted strong growth in the first quarter, offering another pathway for household welfare improvement. “With agriculture growing at 6.6% and the strong momentum in crops and fishing, households can benefit from government input subsidies and training under Agriculture for Transformation Programme to support food security and income. Households could also benefit from the resulting declining inflation,” the Statistical Service said.
Together, the performance of the services and agriculture sectors underscores the dual momentum behind Ghana’s economy.
