By Regina Benneh
Sunyani, (Bono), March 16, GNA – Madam Theresa Adjei-Mensah, an Administrator at the Bono Regional Coordinating Council (BRCC), says women do not compete with men for ‘biological superiority’ rather, equal job opportunities.
“Women are only seeking for equal chances in decision-making and positions,” she stated, urging equal respect and treatment for women, particularly at workplaces.
Mad Adjei-Mensah gave the advice when speaking at a meeting of the Women’s Caucus of the National Association of Local Government (NALAG) in Sunyani to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day, being celebrated on the “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality”.
It sought to encourage women to push more and to achieve their career vision, and was attended by interest women groups, and women leaders from the various political divides.
Madam Adjei-Mensah stressed the need to empower women to reach their full potential, underlining the importance for the nation to promote gender equality and women leadership urging women not to regard themselves as vulnerable.
“Women must also recognise their potential and develop themselves better for the family to derive optimum benefit from them,” she advised, inspiring them to manage their resources well, adopt the culture of savings and invest in themselves to achieve financial independence.
Madam Adjei-Mensah also advised parents to encourage their girls to pursue their dreams and ambitions, saying “women are capable of living independent lives and contributing to the progress of their families, communities, and the nation”.
Mrs Patricia Tettey, the Bono Regional Representative and Organizer of NALAG, commended the government for the move to pay monthly allowances to Assembly Members, and urged more women contest in Assembly elections.
She said women ought to be supported to acquire leadership positions, saying “women are effective leaders and can perform well in leadership positions,” and urged men to support women to aspire higher in their life careers.
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