Ghana’s got big plans with this 24-Hour Economy thing, and honestly, it sounds like it’s about time. According to Goosie Tanoh the guy advising the president on all this agricultural mechanisation is due for a glow-up, and the focus is on making stuff here, not just importing every last bolt and tricycle from somewhere else.
He was on Joy FM the other day basically asking, “Why are we still buying aboboyaa from outside? Come on, that’s not rocket science.” Disc ploughs, too same deal. These are things we should be building right here in Ghana, and apparently, we totally can.
The “Grow Ghana” part of the plan is all about machinery and tech. Tanoh says there’s a new co-op system in the works: folks can join in, get their hands on tractors and gear, and actually turn a profit ploughing fields for farmers. He tossed out numbers like, maybe you plough an acre for GH¢400. Not too shabby, right? The idea is to keep it affordable for farmers but still worth everyone’s while.
And here’s the thing: Ghana’s got mad skills already. Ever heard of Suame Magazine? That’s where people are fixing and re-inventing cars all day long, basically with their bare hands and a welder. Tanoh wants to tap into that creativity and hustle to start making agricultural gear that actually fits Ghana’s needs. Forget those imported harvesters that don’t even work on local soybean crops because the plants are too short. Why are we putting up with that?
So, yeah, the big picture is Ghana making its own tools, cutting down on imports, and giving people new ways to make money especially in the farming business. It’s not just about jobs though; it’s about Ghana relying on itself, not waiting for someone else to ship in what we need. The 24-Hour Economy crew wants the whole country moving round the clock, across every sector, building stuff, growing food, and keeping the cash flow local. Sounds pretty good, if you ask me.