Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for collective action to ensure gender equity is a lived reality in governance and public service. Speaking at an event to mark International Women’s Day at the Presidency, she emphasized the need for mentorship, inclusion and systemic change to support women’s leadership and well-being.
“As I have said on other platforms, making history is gratifying, but what really matters is not being the first through the door,” she noted.
She expressed gratitude for the support of women in leadership and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to meaningful action beyond the rhetorics.
A key highlight of her address was the government’s initiative to provide free sanitary pads to girls in primary and senior high schools, as outlined in the 2025 Budget. She described this as a step towards eliminating barriers to education and empowering young girls.
The Vice President also underscored the importance of workplace wellness, particularly in managing stress among women.
“A healthy woman is a productive woman, and a well-balanced woman is an empowered woman,” she stated, urging that discussions on wellness translate into concrete workplace policies.
She called on women to uplift and support one another, stressing that equity is about fairness and opportunity, not division.
She further urged all women to join forces with the President in advancing Ghana’s development agenda.
