The government is expected to expand the implementation of the 1-3-3 shift system to more public institutions by the end of 2026.

Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, Lamtiig Apanga, said the government is currently reviewing various sectors and public institutions to determine which can effectively operate under the shift arrangement.

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Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Apanga said a formal announcement on the institutions to be included in the system is expected before the end of the year.

“There are reviews of certain sectors of the economy, and particular agencies, that can accommodate the 1-3-3 shift system. In no time, the government will announce,” he said.

He added that although he could not provide a specific timeline, he was confident that the government would announce the end of the year.

“It’s difficult for me to give specific timelines, but I can assure you that hopefully, by the close of the year, the government will make a specific pronouncement,” Apanga stated.

According to him, some public institutions have already adopted arrangements similar to the 1-3-3 shift system as the government works to extend services beyond traditional working hours.

He cited the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), National Identification Authority (NIA) and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) as examples.

“We’ve already seen similar things going on. At DVLA, we’ve seen this at National Identification Authority as well. We’ve seen this at National Health Insurance as well. We’re extending,” he said.

The 1-3-3 model is designed to enable a single position to be occupied by three different workers across three separate eight-hour shifts.

The arrangement allows an institution or business to operate continuously for 24 hours while enabling workers to operate on different shifts.

The planned expansion forms part of the government’s broader 24-hour economy agenda, which seeks to extend working hours, increase productivity and improve access to public and private services.

The government has been promoting the 24-hour economy as a strategy to stimulate economic activity and create more employment opportunities.

Apanga’s comments indicate that the government is still assessing the suitability of individual institutions before extending the shift system to them.

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