ICU-Ghana urges GHABA members to turn skills into sustainable businesses

The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) urged members of the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association (GHABA) to convert their talents and creativity into enduring businesses capable of generating wealth and employment. General Secretary Brother Morgan Ayawine delivered this message at the start of the GHABA Hair and Beauty Festival 2026, held at the University of Ghana, Legon.

The festival’s theme, “Transforming the Beauty Industry Through Skills, Creativity, and Enterprise Development,” was deemed relevant as the beauty sector continues to offer opportunities for skill development, entrepreneurship, and job creation. Ayawine emphasized the importance of transforming acquired skills into sustainable enterprises that would generate wealth and opportunities for individuals, their families, and future generations.

He highlighted the long-standing partnership between ICU-Ghana and GHABA, which dates back to the association’s early days in the 1970s. ICU-Ghana has supported GHABA’s growth by providing trainers with international cosmetology training and exposure, which enabled trainers to share valuable knowledge, skills, and best practices with their trainees.

Ayawine encouraged GHABA members aspiring to establish businesses not to wait for substantial capital. He advised them to start small, invest in basic equipment, and gradually expand their operations as their customer base and income increase. He also urged members to seek legitimate sources of funding, such as personal savings, family assistance, banks, and microfinance institutions.

Ayawine stressed the importance of determination, discipline, honesty, excellent customer service, and effective management in building successful enterprises. He urged participants to utilize the festival to network, attract potential customers, exchange contacts, and promote their services. Ayawine concluded by wishing GHABA members a successful and productive festival and reaffirming ICU-Ghana’s commitment to its longstanding relationship with the association.