Revive distressed state enterprises to create jobs—ICU to govt

The enterprises identified were Aluworks Limited, whose operations have remained dormant since June 2022; Neoplan Ghana Limited, whose manufacturing plant remains idle despite continued bus imports; Akosombo Industrial Company Limited, which has declined amid increasing imports of foreign textile prints; and Volta Star Textiles Limited, which the union said should be revived to strengthen local industrial production and reduce dependence on imported raw materials."Their revival will not only create meaningful employment opportunities for thousands of Ghanaians but will also promote industrialisation, enhance local production, conserve scarce foreign exchange, and contribute significantly to the socio-economic transformation of our nation," the resolution stated DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.

The ICU said recapitalising the enterprises would restore industrial production, create sustainable employment, reduce import dependence, conserve foreign exchange, and strengthen the national economy.