The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action to promote gender equity and create more opportunities for women in the workplace.

She made the call in a Facebook post after joining staff at the Presidency of Ghana to mark International Women’s Day.

The celebration was held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Promoting Equity for Every Woman in the Workplace” and focused on recognising the achievements of women while reflecting on the work needed to ensure equal opportunities.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang extended warm wishes to women across Ghana and noted that women have always played key roles in the country’s communities and economic activities.

According to her, women in the past served as healers, traders and queen mothers who contributed to leadership and governance in traditional societies.

She explained that Ghana’s cultural history shows that women have long provided knowledge, leadership and innovation to help develop communities.

The Vice President however noted that current disparities require society to examine systems and structures that may have limited opportunities for women.

She stressed that advancing gender equity will require deliberate actions and the mentoring of young women to prepare them for leadership roles.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang recognised women whose work takes place in markets, streets and small trading spaces across the country.

According to her, these women form the backbone of local economies and continue to demonstrate resilience despite the difficult conditions they face.

She commended women working at the Presidency for their dedication and leadership and reaffirmed the need to promote respect, fairness and opportunity for every woman.

The Vice President further called on both men and women to work together to break barriers and ensure that women can fully contribute to Ghana’s development.

By: Jacob Aggrey