By Agnes Ansah, GNA
Accra, June 20, GNA – The Zonta Club of Accra II, champions of the rights and well-being of women and girls, has installed new executives and officers to serve for the 2026–2028 term.
The ceremony, the 16th of its kind since the Club’s establishment in 1996, was held in Accra on Friday as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary, which will be celebrated in December.
The officers installed were Nana Eduwa Appiah, President; Thyra Obuobi, First Vice President; Monorvi Asampong, Second Vice President; Ama Hotor, Treasurer; and Sika Akoto, Organising Secretary.
Others were Patricia Akoto, Assistant Treasurer; Shikha Kwenin, Recording Secretary; Harriet Nannor, Assistant Recording Secretary; and Gwendoline Mensah, Corresponding Secretary.
Additionally, four directors were installed to serve as a link between the Club, Zonta International, local communities and districts.
They were Irene Akoto Marfo, Baaba Jones, Sheila Minkah-Premo, and Angela Kutin.
Delivering an acceptance speech on behalf of the newly elected officers, Nana Eduwa Appiah said her vision was anchored on three pillars: promoting education, providing shelter and advancing equality for women, all of which aligned with the vision of Zonta International.
She said the educational goal would be achieved through continued support for the Club’s flagship girls’ scholarship programme, which supported brilliant but underprivileged girls from primary school through tertiary education.
Madam Eduwa Appiah noted that the Club currently supported six young women in tertiary institutions.
It had also recruited 20 girls into a new cohort from selected public schools in Accra, who would receive sponsorship, mentorship and other forms of support to help them achieve their academic potential and personal development goals.
Other educational interventions, she said, included the promotion of reading through the construction of libraries within the Club’s catchment areas and the establishment of reading clinics.
Madam Appiah said the Club envisioned a world free from violence and would, therefore, strengthen partnerships with institutions that provided shelter and support services for survivors of gender-based violence.
She added that beyond supporting victims in times of crisis, the Club would provide skills training and other forms of assistance to help survivors rebuild their lives with confidence and dignity.
She noted that gender equality was a fundamental human right and a key driver of sustainable development, yet significant disparities persisted globally and within Ghana.
“We will, therefore, continue to build on our grassroots legacy of impactful advocacy by strengthening mentorship for women and girls, supporting our Z Club activities and promoting Zonta International awards,” Madam Appiah said.
She added that the Club would continue implementing educational and empowerment programmes to equip women and girls with the confidence, skills and opportunities they needed to thrive.
Madam Merley Wood, the immediate Past President, said the Club’s success had been built on the strong leadership of past executives and members, whose vision, commitment and service had enabled it to remain dynamic and innovative.
She urged the new leadership to build on those achievements and help the Club make a meaningful impact through transformative projects, strategic partnerships, mentorship programmes and dedicated community service.
Madam Dorcas Coker-Appiah, the Guest of Honour, also charged the new leadership to diligently discharge its responsibilities to enable the Club to continue fulfilling the purpose for which it was established.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
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