ICU-Ghana General Secretary receives Africa’s Most Influential Persons Award

Morgan Ayawine, the General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana), has been recognized as one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Persons for 2026. The award was presented at a gathering of prominent African leaders in Kigali, Rwanda. The selection committee acknowledged Ayawine's leadership and contributions to trade unionism, corporate governance, and public policy.

His efforts focused on promoting socio-economic development, business growth, and industrial advancement. Notably, Ayawine advocated for the preservation of strategic national assets and the recapitalization of state-owned enterprises, preventing their collapse. As the head of a union representing a diverse range of industries in Ghana, including industry, banking, finance, commerce, hospitality, public boards, and the informal sector, Ayawine maintained constructive relationships with employers and the government.

This has helped foster industrial harmony and a conducive working environment, supporting sustainable business practices and socio-economic stability. Despite being unable to attend the award ceremony in Kigali due to other commitments, Ayawine received the prestigious recognition at the ICU-Ghana headquarters in Accra. The award package included a medal, a plaque, a citation, and a book.

Earlier this year, Ayawine had also been honored with two other awards from The Business Executive. Speaking after receiving the latest award, Ayawine expressed gratitude to the union's leadership, management, staff, and rank-and-file, as well as its social partners for their unwavering support. He pledged to continue working with them to advance shared objectives for mutual benefit.