By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, March 08, GNA – As the world observes International Women’s Day 2026, the First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama has encouraged every Ghanaian to reflect on what they will give to gain gender equality.
“Will you mentor a young woman starting her own business? Will you advocate your daughter’s education as passionately as you do for your son’s? Will you support policies that promote equal opportunities in your workplace and community?” Mrs Mahama asked.
In a statement, the First Lady urged Ghanaians to always remember that investing in women brings benefits.
She noted that when women succeed, families flourish, communities thrive, and the nation advances.
“I am reminded of the profound Akan proverb: “Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a yenkyiri”; when you forget something and go back for it, it is not forbidden,” the First Lady said.
“Together, we must go back and lift every woman and girl we may have left behind, for in their rise, Ghana rises.
“When we provide opportunities for our market women in Makola, mentorship for our young tech entrepreneurs in Accra, or training for our shea butter producers in the Northern Region, we don’t diminish our resources—we multiply our nation’s prosperity.” She added.
Mrs Mahama said: “I am proud of the progress our country has achieved, including increased interest in and enrollment of girls in STEM education, support for women farmers through cooperative strengthening, and the rise of more women leaders in district assemblies, the corporate sector, and boardrooms.”
“Yet there is still more to be done. Many talented girls continue to drop out of school, capable women still lack access to funding, and many voices are still missing from decision-making processes,” she added.
The First Lady said the Affirmative Action Act had created opportunities, and initiatives such as the Women’s Development Bank by the Mahama administration would support thousands of female entrepreneurs across our country.
“Our mothers and grandmothers gave us rich traditions of communal support through “nnoboa” and “susu”. We must channel that same spirit toward achieving true gender equality. Give to Gain!”
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba