The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana, has commended the government for reactivating the PBC Shea Limited factory in the Savanna Region, describing the move as a major step towards job creation and industrial growth.

The union noted that the revival of the factory aligns with its long-standing appeal for the government to support struggling state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

During its regional conference in Tamale on 27th March 2025, the ICU had specifically called for the reactivation of the PBC Shea Limited factory, a request it says has now been heeded.

In a statement issued in Accra on 10th September, General Secretary Morgan Ayawine said the development provides hope that other ailing SOEs will also receive urgent attention to ensure sustainable employment opportunities.

He stressed, however, that adequate funding and a reliable supply of raw materials, particularly shea nuts remain crucial to sustaining production at the factory.

The ICU also urged management and workers at the PBC Shea Limited factory to maintain high levels of productivity in order to attract additional investors and position the facility as a catalyst for development in the Savanna Region and beyond.

Beyond the factory, the union called on government to take immediate steps to provide 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 contributing to Ghana’s economic growth.

Reaffirming its commitment to collaborating with both public and private sector partners, the ICU pledged to continue championing initiatives that expand employment opportunities for young people.

The union also urged workers to safeguard the sustainability of their workplaces, stressing that strong institutions and industries would have a multiplier effect on job creation across the country.