Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to developing a private sector-led 24-hour economy, which he described as vital for increasing national productivity and stimulating sustainable development.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the 45th Management Day celebration of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) at the RS Amegashie Auditorium , the Minister emphasised the need for flexible work models, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial drive to remain competitive in today’s dynamic global economy.
“The 24-hour economy will be led by the private sector and not government, so that it does not feel as a government-driven exercise or enterprise. The 24-hour economy intends to produce and change entrepreneurial mindset when it comes, even the pursuit of the 24-hour economy, we will need quality human capital and that is the progress of this university and other public institutions or tertiary institutions in Ghana.”
Held under the theme “Marketing, Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Catalysts for Success in a 24-Hour Economy,” on Wednesday, 16th July 2025, the event brought together students, business leaders, and academics to deliberate on the evolving role of entrepreneurship in national transformation.
Haruna Iddrisu also took the opportunity to charge students to uphold ethics and integrity, describing them as non-negotiable virtues in leadership and business.
“Tomorrow, you can walk proudly as leaders of our country if you uphold the highest value of ethics and integrity. It has always been a pride and it remains a pride getting admitted to the University of Ghana Business School. It’s been so in the last three decades and it will be so in the next couple of years.
So count among yourselves, very privileged, very connected to the proud students of the University of Ghana Business School.”
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Story by: Erica Odeenyin Odoom | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by: Gabriel Tecco Mensah
