Mr. Morgan Ayawine
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana has called on the government to formulate practical and workable economic policies and interventions that promote business and industrial growth, in order to address the unemployment situation, which is assuming alarming proportions.
Unemployment in Ghana is a significant national concern, particularly among the youth, with recent data from late 2024 and 2025 showing an overall unemployment rate fluctuating between approximately 13.0% and 13.6% based on the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) surveys.
According to the ICU, a demonstration and application of sound socio-economic policies that will lead to an improved standard of living for the generality of Ghanaians will add to the positive atmosphere the government has created through its economic recovery efforts.
“Of particular concern is the issue of private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). As an essential public entity serving a wide spectrum of the Ghanaian populace, Government must exercise caution and avoid outright sale of ECG, while maintaining it as one of the nation’s most vital and indispensable assets, the ICU said in its New Year message signed by General Secretary ICU-Ghana,
Morgan Ayawine.
It called on its members and workers in general not to rest on their oars saying, “We are called upon to work diligently toward increased productivity at the enterprise level, which remains a prerequisite for economic growth and national development.
Now more than ever, there is an urgent need to consolidate strong work ethics to support rapid economic growth and national progress. Your active participation and contribution as workers are therefore imperative. You must shed all prejudices that hinder economic advancement and engage wholeheartedly in advancing the Government’s reset agenda.”
The ICU further urge employers to create employee-friendly working environments that promote industrial peace and harmony at the workplace, ensuring the sustainability and continuous growth of organisations for our mutual benefit.
“On this note, I welcome Ghanaian Workers once again and urge everyone to come on board Ghana’s economic train for a safe, smooth, and successful journey throughout 2026,” Mr. Ayawine said.
A Business Desk Report