By Albert Ansah
Accra, Mar 4, GNA – The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched the Environmental Protection Authority Ladies Association (EPALA) to empower women in environmental governance and sustainability.
The group aims to foster unity, share knowledge, and promote professional growth among female members.
It also seeks to raise awareness about sustainable environmental practices among the public.
Speaking at the inauguration of EPALA and introduction of new executives, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Chief Executive Officer, EPA, emphasised the critical role of women in environmental protection and sustainable development, highlighting their nurturing role in the environment.
The Chief Executive Officer encouraged women to support each other and amplify their voices to enhance their workplace and the environment they strived to protect.
She said EPALA would provide a network of support, professional growth, and mentorship to inspire more women to take leadership roles in shaping environmental policies.
Professor Klutse congratulated the executives for their pioneering role and stressed the importance of innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision for a greener future.
Mrs Esi Nana Nerquaye-Tetteh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, EPA, said the key role women played in nation building could not be over emphasised and that when women come together in associations, lots could be achieved.
She said across industries and institutions, women had continually demonstrated resilience, excellence, and innovation in their field of work.
“We should see this as an avenue to create awareness and empower the populace on good environmental management practices in order to promote sustainable development”
“Let us make this association a vibrant and engaging community, one that does not only support state members, but also influences positive transformation within our organisation and beyond,” she added.
Mrs Nerquaye-Tetteh encouraged the Association to embrace the initiative with enthusiasm and the spirit of collaboration together.
Mrs Jewel Kudjawu, the President of EPALA, said as networks of the environment, EPALA had embraced its mission to empower women within the authority and to champion environmental sustainability within communities.
She said they had officially registered the EPA Ladies Association and also reviewed their constitution to reflect evolving aspirations and to ensure that they remained relevant to the mission.
“This symbolises our growth and readiness to embrace new challenges,” she added.
The President of EPALA extended her heartfelt gratitude to the past executives whose leadership and vision laid the foundation for EPALA’s success.
GNA