The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) is set to implement a 24-hour shift system beginning Monday, February 3, 2025, as part of efforts to maximize production and efficiency. The move aligns with the government’s vision of a 24-hour economy.
Speaking on Focus on ABC with Joshua N.K. Ayira, Managing Director Nana Kwasi Boatey emphasized that the company has the capacity to run round-the-clock operations.
“I have seen equipment lying idle,” he stated. “This company ought to be running a shift system. It is not new, and I have no doubt that we will succeed.”
According to Mr. Boatey, the new shift system will initially operate in two phases: an 8 AM to 4 PM shift, followed by an 8 PM to 4 AM shift. A four-hour window will be allocated between shifts for machine maintenance, cleaning, and servicing.
He explained, “We must pause from 4 PM to 8 PM to clean up the entire environment and allow machines to cool down before restarting.”
This structured approach, he noted, will prevent breakdowns and ensure continuous, efficient production. Other departments, including the business center and administrative offices, will close at 7 PM, as their services do not require extended hours.
The introduction of the shift system is expected to increase output and revenue generation, positioning GPCL as a leader in the publishing industry not just in Ghana, but West Africa, he explained.
Mr. Boatey also reassured stakeholders that the transition has been well-planned, with staff rosters and operational frameworks already in place.
He also highlighted that GPCL is a self-sustaining limited liability company that does not rely on government intervention but only tie into governments 24 hour economy.
“This shift system is tying into the government’s 24-hour economy,” he said. “We have the potential to handle things ourselves, but we are open to government incentives.”
He called on all stakeholders to support the new initiative, which is set to redefine Ghana’s printing and publishing sector.
