M&C Group has moved swiftly to position itself at the forefront of Ghana’s new 24-hour economy drive, reaffirming its commitment to invest, expand operations, and drive job creation following the signing of the landmark legislation.

The pledge comes after President John Dramani Mahama assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill on February 19, 2026, setting the stage for a nationwide shift system aimed at boosting productivity and maximising industrial capacity.

For M&C Group, the policy is not just a government initiative it is a business opportunity with national impact. Chairman Michael Leslie Bartlett-Vanderpuye says the company is ready to scale up trading, deepen exports, and unlock employment avenues by fully embracing round-the-clock operations.

The Group’s strategy is clear: extend operational hours, invest in critical infrastructure, and leverage state-backed incentives to expand across logistics, commodity trading, energy, and real estate. At the heart of this expansion is a focus on value addition moving Ghana beyond raw exports into higher-value production.

The government’s plan is equally ambitious. Backed by a projected $4 billion investment, with between $300 million and $400 million in seed capital, the 24-hour economy policy is expected to crowd in private sector financing and accelerate growth across multiple sectors.

M&C Group had signalled its intent early. At the launch of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme in July 2025, the company publicly committed to supporting the vision framing it as a pathway to transform both the private sector and the wider economy.

Now, with the law in force, that commitment is shifting from promise to execution.

Industry watchers say companies like M&C Group will be critical to determining whether the policy succeeds or stalls. Their ability to invest, innovate, and operate at scale could define how quickly Ghana transitions into a truly continuous, high-output economy.

If effectively implemented, the ripple effects could be far-reaching: more jobs for young people, stronger export earnings, better use of infrastructure, and renewed investor confidence.

For M&C Group, the message is unmistakable this is not a wait-and-see moment. It is a call to lead.