Young women must refuse to allow fear, failure, or past mistakes to define their future, the National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), Ms. Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, has said.
Addressing participants at the Women of Valor and Influence Conference organised by the TEIN Chapter of the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) at the Silicon Valley Auditorium on Thursday, June 25, 2026, Ms. Mawuenyefia argued aspiring female leaders to embrace courage, remain purpose-driven, and build lives anchored in strong values, stressing that resilience is one of the defining qualities of effective leadership.
Addressing the conference on the theme, “Bold, Purposeful and Influential: Shaping the Next Generation of Women Leaders,” Ms. Mawuenyefia challenged participants to pursue their dreams with courage and conviction, saying fear should never become a barrier to leadership.
According to her, purposeful leadership enables individuals to remain focused even in difficult times, noting that influence is sustained not by popularity but by a clear sense of direction and conviction.
Ms. Mawuenyefia also encouraged the students not to become prisoners of their past mistakes, reminding them that setbacks are part of life’s journey and should serve as lessons rather than limitations.
Drawing from her own experiences, she said everyone makes mistakes, but true leaders are those who learn from them, move forward, and remain committed to their goals.
She further urged the young women to define the values they stand for and allow those principles to shape their decisions, leadership style, and contribution to society.
The conference, which sought to inspire and mentor the next generation of female leaders, also featured prominent women in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abigail Elorm Mensah, and Greater Accra Deputy TEIN Coordinator, Naa Ayele Hammond.
Ms. Mawuenyefia’s address resonated strongly with participants, ending with a call for young women to rise above fear, lead with purpose, and become influential changemakers capable of transforming their communities and the nation.
