Business News of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has held a strategic meeting with the 24-Hour Economy Authority to discuss the pilot implementation of the government’s 24-Hour Economy programme within Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. The session was chaired by the NPA Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, who underscored the Authority’s readiness to collaborate with industry stakeholders to ensure a smooth rollout. According to him, the downstream petroleum sector plays a critical role in national productivity and must be strategically positioned to support extended operational hours. Officials from the Ghana Police Service and National Security were also present, reflecting the security and regulatory considerations tied to extended operational hours in the petroleum value chain. The engagement marks a significant step towards integrating the petroleum downstream sector into Ghana’s evolving 24-hour economic framework.
