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Accelerating Action for Gender Equality: The 7th National Women’s Summit & Expo
The National Women’s Summit & Expo has always been a highlight for those who believe in the power of women.
Over the years, this event has brought together a stellar group of women from diverse sectors — from Public, Corporate, Business, Creative Arts to the Youth and beyond.
The 7th edition, happening on March 7, 2025, at the Grand Arena, promises to continue this proud tradition.
Organized by Charterhouse, the summit will feature a carefully curated lineup of trailblazing women ready to steer vital conversations and actions in the pursuit of gender equality.
This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”, with powerhouse women who will be driving these important conversations.
Mrs. Ghartey will set the tone for the summit by speaking on the importance of intentional and proactive leadership in advancing gender equality.
Her personal journey and insights will encourage women in leadership roles to take action and drive the changes needed in both the corporate and public sectors.
Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Commonwealth Secretary-General, will join to share her vision for a more inclusive and equitable world.
Following this, a distinguished group of women will tackle the global theme of International Women’s Day: Accelerate Action: Overcoming Barriers for Women in Corporate and Public Sectors.
These esteemed panelists will explore the challenges women face in these fields, the power of affirmative action, and the steps we can take to level the playing field for all.
– Sheila Minkah-Premo – Convenor of the Affirmative Action Law Coalition
– Janet Sunkwa-Mills – CEO – Jane’M Salon & Spa /Chairperson of the Executive Women Network Excomm
– Maidie Elizabeth Arkutu – Former Unilever CEO & VP for West Africa, now Senior Business Leadership & Training Consultant
– H.E Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland – Barbados High Commissioner to Ghana.
Their combined expertise promises a powerful discussion on how women in both the corporate and public sectors can overcome barriers, amplify their voices, and break through glass ceilings.
Panel 2: Women in Business & Entrepreneurship (SMEs) – Scaling New Heights
In a world where women entrepreneurs are making waves, this panel will showcase inspiring women who have not only built businesses but have scaled them to new heights.
The panelists will delve into their experiences of navigating challenges, securing funding, and growing successful businesses.
– Amma Gyampo – CEO, Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
– Angela Mensah-Poku – Chief Enterprise Business Officer – MTN
– Felicia Twumasi – CEO, Ghana Home Foods
– Deloris Frimpong-Manso (Delay) – CEO, Delay Foods / Media Personality
Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku – CEO of April Communications/Media Personality.
These trailblazers will discuss what it takes to thrive in the world of business and offer valuable insights into the unique challenges women face in entrepreneurship and the benefits of digital transformation of business.
Youth Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation
The future is female, and it’s clear that the next generation of young women leaders are ready to rise.
This session focuses on how we can Accelerate Action to support young women in leadership, with a special focus on making the Affirmative Law a reality Panelists for this discussion include:
– Barbara Nti Nkansah – First Female Local NUGS President, UCC Chapter
– Ohenewaa Constance Ankoma – Founder, Erudite Women’s Empowerment Foundation, She Leads Implementing Partner.
Women in Agribusiness: From Farm to Table Agriculture is not just the backbone of Ghana’s economy, but also an industry where women are making tremendous strides.
At the Gastro Feastival Launch, women in agribusiness will explore everything from production to processing, distribution, and consumption.
This interactive panel promises to showcase the diverse roles women play in transforming the agricultural landscape.
The 7th National Women’s Summit & Expo is a Charterhouse production and brought to you by Geisha and MTN in partnership with Frytol, Total Energies, Bayport, Enterprise Life and JOY FM.
The National Identification Authority has resumed the Ghana Card registration exercise for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the Volta and Oti regions.
According to the Authority, the exercise begins on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority.
In a statement issued on May 4, the NIA said the exercise forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at registering about 3.1 million children to strengthen Ghana’s national identity system.
The Authority explained that the Volta and Oti regions are the first areas selected for the phased national rollout, with each phase expected to last at least 21 days.
Registration teams are expected to move from school to school, covering both public and private institutions, to register eligible children.
The NIA said registration will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It added that children within the age bracket who are not in school can visit designated schools or registration centres in their communities to register.
According to the Authority, parents or guardians registering a child must present the child’s original birth certificate, valid Ghanaian passport or certificate of acquired citizenship.
Where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form.
The NIA further explained that in cases where a child has no known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath.
Parents and guardians who have enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme were encouraged to present the child’s NHIS card or number during registration.
The Authority stressed that persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and possess a valid Ghana Card.
The NIA also advised children who registered during the 2024 pilot phase but have not yet received their cards to visit their district offices for collection.
The Authority warned that providing false information or assisting in the registration of non-Ghanaians is a criminal offence punishable by law.
It reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, reliable and inclusive national identity system for all Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Police in the Aburi District arrested 11 suspects for alleged possession of arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute, the Command revealed on Monday.
Ten suspects were arrested on Sunday, May 3, at Adambrobe, Aburi.
Police identified them as Dawu Joseph, a farmer; Kwame Aboagye, a vulcanizer; Samuel Obeng, a taxi driver in Adambrobe; Owusu Paul, a member of the Adambrobe Asekyere family; Jerry John Kwame Atilla, a businessman in Sowutuom; and private security men Evans Dekadzor, Christian Atsu, Samuel Annan, Thomas Davidson, and Richard Agyeman.
The Aburi District Command retrieved five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, one taser, six phones, and one body armor during the operation.
Police also impounded two vehicles used to transport the suspects: an unregistered Ford pickup and a Toyota Corolla with registration number GE 2560-19.
An additional suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, was arrested Monday, May 4, after being sighted in a procession within the area, police said.
The arrests are linked to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Adambrobe.
Suspects are currently in police custody assisting in investigations.
The Eastern Regional Police Command assured the public of their continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe and urge all parties to exercise restraint.
