Also known as: Mr Ayawine · Mr Morgan Ayawine · Brother Ayawine · Brother Morgan Ayawine · Mr. Ayawine
Morgan Ayawine — General Secretary of Ghana's Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union, advocating on workers' health, state enterprise revival, and VALCO privatisation opposition.
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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 enterprisesDaily 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 EnterprisesThe 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 GhanaDaily 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 PrivatisationThe 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 processJoy 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 lossesJoy 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 jobsJoy 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 workersThe 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 frameworkICU-Ghana's General Secretary Morgan Ayawine has urged sustained breast cancer awareness beyond October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasising early detection and timely medical intervention. The union highlighted the need to reduce stigma and encourage women to speak openly about the disease and seek clinical screening.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
ICU-Ghana's General Secretary Morgan Ayawine has urged sustained breast cancer awareness beyond October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasising early detection and timely medical intervention. The union highlighted the need to reduce stigma and encourage women to speak openly about the disease and seek clinical screening.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of ICU-Ghana has urged greater attention to workers' health, stating that national development policies must prioritise the well-being of people. The call was made at a breast cancer awareness campaign organised by ICU-Ghana and Ibis Styles Hotel in Accra, attended by union leadership and hotel staff.
2 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of Ghana's Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union, was honoured as one of Africa's Most Influential Persons for 2026 at a gathering in Kigali, Rwanda, on September 25, recognised for his advocacy in trade unionism, corporate governance and government policy direction.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The General Secretary of Ghana's Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has urged smock weavers and leather workers to expand from small-scale to mass production, citing growing local and international demand for Ghanaian crafts and increased visibility of smock fabrics.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of Ghana's Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has urged members of the Ghana Association of Weavers and Leather Workers to position themselves for mass production of smock materials to meet growing local and international demand. He noted that smock has gained international recognition beyond its traditional association with the five northern regions and is now used for various garments.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana) has demanded an immediate halt to negotiations for transferring a controlling stake in the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) to a private investor, arguing that ceding 70% equity to a private investor would result in a significant transfer of ownership and control of the strategic national asset.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), was recognised as Africa's Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership at the 2026 Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia, for his visionary leadership, business excellence, and innovation.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), has been honoured as "Africa's Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership" at the 6th Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia. The award recognised his visionary leadership, commitment to ethical governance, and contribution to organisational success and sustainable economic development.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), has been honoured with the Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership award at the sixth Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia, for his visionary leadership, business excellence, innovation and commitment to ethical leadership.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →