Apart from the fuel stations, he also said that some manufacturing companies are also operating 24 Hours.

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The Majority Leader, James Agalga, has said that the government's 24 Hour economic policy is working across the country.

He makes the point that over 300 fuel stations are running 24-hour operations and practising the 1:3:3 shift system.

Apart from the fuel stations, he also said that some manufacturing companies are also operating 24 Hours.

Mr Agalga said this at the Leaders' Media Briefing to mark the commencement of the Third Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament on Tuesday, November 3.

He further indicated that these fuel stations and factories have been given incentives by the government to run 24 hours.

He said, "The 24-hour economy is working. We made it clear that the 24 Hour economy is not an event; it is a process, but if they are asking us to give examples of where and how the three-shift system has been implemented, I will tell him that currently we have over 300 filling stations dotted around the country which have started the 13:3 shift systems.

"They have been incentivised. Manufacturing is inclusive, so if I add the number of manufacturing companies, factories that have hooked onto the 24 Hour economic policy, the figure should be in the region of 500, so the 24 Hour economy is working."

Earlier, the CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, announced that the 24-hour operations in the petroleum downstream will be rolled out in phases.

He said it will begin with selected facilities across four regions of Ghana namely: Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Northern regions.

Speaking during the launch of the pilot programme in Accra on Tuesday, May 12,

He said "It will cover 268 fuel stations across the four regions, eight depots, namely BOST Depot, Kumasi; APD, Tema; TTF, Tema; TFC, Tema; Vana Energy, Tema; Quantum Terminals, Tema; Ghanstock Depot, Takoradi, and Zen Terminals, Takoradi, and two refineries, namely Tema Oil Refinery and SentuoOil Refinery."

He further stated that this phased approach will enable the authority to test systems, refine operational models, and ensure that the transition is efficient, safe, and sustainable.

Central to this effort , he said, will be the deployment of modern technology for real-time monitoring and the introduction of structured workforce.

"Let me emphasize that safety and security will remain paramount. We will continue to work closely with institutions such as the National Security, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and other relevant agencies to ensure that all participating facilities operate under the highest security protection and safety standards," he said.

Laud NarteyLaud Nartey is a current affairs editor with the MG News team at Media General, serving TV3 Ghana, 3News, Onua TV and more platforms.

Over 300 Fuel Stations Running 1:3:3 Shift System - Majority Leader Says 24-Hour Economy Is Working

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