By Michael Foli Jackidy
Ho (V/R), June 26, GNA – Women in Engineering (WinE), Volta Region, has engaged students of OLA Girls Senior High School in Ho as part of activities marking the 2025 International Women in Engineering Day.
The event, held on the school’s premises on June 23, was on the theme: “Together We Engineer” and aimed at inspiring and educating young girls about engineering as a career and a tool for societal transformation.
Speaking on behalf of the national president of WinE, Mrs. Jane Naki Tetteh-Anowie, the Volta and Oti Regional Coordinator of WinE, Mrs Rosina Maku Matey, noted that the theme reflected
the importance of inclusion, collaboration, and shared goals in driving real progress in engineering.
“Engineering is not just a career; it is a force for change. It’s how we design solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges—from access to clean water and sustainable energy, to safer roads, healthcare technology, and climate resilience,” she said.
She emphasised that women and girls had a critical role to play in the engineering field.
“At WinE Ghana, we believe girls must see themselves as problem solvers, innovators, and builders of a better world. Engineering is not just about machines or mathematics; it’s about applying practical, smart solutions to real-world issues,” she explained.
Mrs Matey posed real-life engineering questions to the students such as: How do we provide clean water to rural schools? How can we ensure reliable electricity for hospitals? How do we build safer communities and greener cities? How do we use technology to improve lives?”
“These are the questions engineers ask every day—and we need more women asking and answering them,” she said, encouraging the students to believe in their capabilities, curiosity, and courage.
“Engineering is for you. Your voice matters. Your ideas are needed. And your future is full of possibilities,” she added, while thanking all women engineers, partners, and supporters who believe in the power of inclusion.
Also addressing the students, Dr. Mrs. Patricia Asantewaa-Tannor, Vice President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, Volta/Oti Region, stressed the need to encourage more young women into the engineering profession, given their underrepresentation in the field.
“Senior high school is a critical period where you begin making decisions that shape your future. Engineering is for everyone. What you’re learning in science and math now are the same principles that engineers use to solve real-life problems,” she said.
She encouraged the girls to consider courses such as civil, biomedical, chemical, and process engineering at the tertiary level and urged them to study hard to unlock such opportunities.
The engagement left a strong impression on the students. Many expressed newfound interest in pursuing engineering careers, inspired by the presence and words of the female engineers.
“I study elective mathematics and physics, but I never considered becoming an engineer because I thought it was too difficult,” said one student.
“But after hearing them speak, I’m motivated—I now believe I can become an engineer too.”
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie