The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana, has lauded the government for reactivating the PBC Shea Limited factory in the Savanna Region, describing the initiative as a significant boost to job creation and industrial development.
The union said the revival of the factory is in line with its long-standing appeal for support to struggling state-owned enterprises (SOEs). At its regional conference in Tamale on March 27, 2025, the ICU had specifically called for the reopening of the PBC Shea Limited factory—a call it says has now been answered.
In a statement issued in Accra on September 10, ICU General Secretary, Morgan Ayawine, said the development offers hope that other ailing SOEs will also receive urgent attention to secure sustainable employment opportunities. He emphasized, however, that adequate funding and a consistent supply of raw materials, particularly shea nuts, will be critical to sustaining operations at the factory.
The ICU further encouraged management and workers of the facility to uphold high productivity standards to attract new investors and position the factory as a catalyst for development in the Savanna Region and beyond.
The union also appealed to the government to provide immediate financial support to PBC Plc, the parent company, ahead of the upcoming major cocoa season. According to the ICU, adequate resourcing of the company would enable it to purchase cocoa beans across its nationwide outlets, thereby creating more jobs and supporting national economic growth.
Reaffirming its commitment to collaborate with both public and private sector stakeholders, the ICU pledged to continue championing initiatives that expand employment opportunities, especially for young people. It also urged workers to protect the sustainability of their workplaces, stressing that resilient institutions and industries would generate broader benefits for job creation across the country.
