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Morgan Ayawine

Also known as: Mr Ayawine

2026-04-302026-08-05

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    It was signed by the National Chairman, Al-Haji Nuru-Deen Al-Hassan, and the General Secretary, Morgan Ayawine, on behalf of the National Executive Council.

    Revive distressed state enterprises to create jobs—ICU to govt
  3. Joy Online

    The resolution was signed by ICU General Secretary Morgan Ayawine and National Chairman Noble Al-Haji Nuru-Deen Al-Hassan on behalf of the union’s National Executive Council.

    ICU urges President Mahama to revitalise VALCO, PBC and distressed state-owned enterprises
  4. Daily Guide

    Morgan Ayawine The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently recapitalise and revive distressed state-owned enterprises, saying the move is critical to creating sustainable jobs for the country’s unemployed yo

    ICU Urges Mahama To Revive State Enterprises
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    In a communique issued after the meeting and signed by the General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine, and the National Chairman, Noble Al-Haji Nuru-Deen, the ICU Ghana said it believed the government would not allow such important enterprises to deteriorate further at a time when thou

    Save struggling State-Owned Enterprises from collapse – ICU Ghana
  6. July 2026
  7. Daily Guide

    Morgan Ayawine with other national officers leading a peaceful protest in Tema against sale of VALCO Workers of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) have opposed plans to privatise the state-owned aluminium producer, warning that the proposed sale of a majority stake to a

    VALCO Workers Protest Privatisation
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Addressing members during a peaceful protest in Tema yesterday, the General Secretary of the ICU, Mr Morgan Ayawine, said the company had made significant operational gains in recent years through the sacrifices of the state, management, board and workers, making the proposed tra

    ICU kicks against proposed sale of VALCO • Petitions President to halt process
  9. Joy Online

    In a letter dated July 27, 2026, ICU General Secretary Morgan Ayawine said the union has credible information that the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) intends to release a 70 per cent equity stake in VALCO to Arch Holdings Consortium, effectively handi

    ICU petitions President Mahama to stop VALCO sale, warns of national action over job losses
  10. Joy Online

    Addressing demonstrators on Monday, July 27, ICU-Ghana General Secretary Morgan Ayawine said the protest was intended to defend jobs and safeguard one of Ghana’s most significant state-owned enterprises.

    ICU-Ghana protests alleged VALCO sale, vows to protect jobs
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Morgan Ayawine, has called on the government to ensure that recent macroeconomic gains translate into tangible improvements in the living conditions of workers, warning that many Ghanaians continue to st

    May Day : ICU urges gov’t to turn economic gains into real relief for workers
  13. April 2026
  14. The Ghanaian Times

    In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Morgan Ayawine, the Union noted that although Ghanaian workers continued to work hard and make sacrifices, their efforts had not translated into improved living standards.

    ICU advocates urgent rethink of economic framework
Business

ICU urges govt to revive state enterprises for job creation

The News

The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has appealed to the government to recapitalise and revive distressed state-owned enterprises to create jobs for unemployed youth and drive industrial transformation. The union also urged the President not to proceed with the proposed sale of a 70 percent equity stake in VALCO to a private investor, arguing it should remain a strategic national asset.

14 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. ICU urges govt to revive state enterprises for job creation

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has appealed to the government to recapitalise and revive distressed state-owned enterprises to create jobs for unemployed youth and drive industrial transformation. The union also urged the President not to proceed with the proposed sale of a 70 percent equity stake in VALCO to a private investor, arguing it should remain a strategic national asset.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. ICU urges Mahama to revitalise VALCO and state enterprises

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has appealed to President Mahama to recapitalise distressed state-owned enterprises including VALCO, arguing this would create jobs for unemployed youth and strengthen local manufacturing. The union also opposes government plans to sell a 70 per cent equity stake in VALCO to a private investor.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. ICU urges Mahama to revive state enterprises for youth jobs

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) has appealed to President Mahama to recapitalise and revive distressed state-owned enterprises, citing the need to create sustainable jobs for unemployed youth. The Union specifically highlighted Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) and urged the government to halt plans to offload a 70 percent equity stake to a private investor.

    3 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. ICU Ghana urges government support for failing state enterprises

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) Ghana has called on the government to support the revival of struggling State-Owned Enterprises, citing companies such as Volta Star Textiles Limited, Akosombo Industrial Company Limited, Neoplan Ghana Limited and Aluworks as strategic national assets requiring urgent attention. The union argues that restoring these enterprises would create jobs, promote industrialisation, increase local production and help address unemployment among graduates.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 July

  1. VALCO workers protest planned 70% privatisation to Arch Holdings

    Workers of the Volta Aluminium Company have opposed privatisation plans to sell a 70 percent equity stake to Arch Holdings Consortium, warning that the sale would undermine strategic industrial interests, threaten jobs, and reverse recent operational gains made by the state-owned company.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. ICU opposes VALCO majority stake sale, petitions President

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU)-Ghana has strongly opposed the proposed sale of a majority stake in VALCO, describing it as a threat to Ghana's strategic national interests and job security. The union staged a peaceful protest in Tema and submitted a petition to the President through the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, arguing that VALCO has made significant operational gains that make the proposed transaction unjustifiable.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 July

  1. ICU urges Mahama to block VALCO sale to private investor

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has petitioned President Mahama to halt the planned sale of Volta Aluminium Company, citing credible information that GIADEC intends to transfer a 70 per cent equity stake to Arch Holdings Consortium. The union warns of nationwide action if the government proceeds, describing VALCO as a strategic national asset that must be protected.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. ICU-Ghana protests VALCO ownership change, demands job protection

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU)-Ghana staged a protest opposing the alleged sale of state-owned Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), with workers since January 2026 concerned the company is being positioned for sale. GIADEC has denied a sale is planned, claiming instead to explore a co-ownership arrangement with a private partner, but labour unions remain unconvinced this will protect workers' interests.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. ICU demands economic gains translate into worker relief

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union General Secretary has called on government to ensure recent macroeconomic gains improve workers' living conditions, noting that many Ghanaians continue to struggle with high costs of living despite years of economic stabilisation efforts.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. ICU calls for urgent rethink of Ghana's economic system

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has called for a "post-mortem" of Ghana's economic systems, warning that despite macroeconomic recovery gains, workers continue to struggle with rising costs of living in rent, water, electricity, transport, and food items.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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