President Mahama commits to gender equality, female representation

 Ghana has marked a significant milestone in its history with the inauguration of its first female Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang.

According to President Mahama, her ascension to this high office was not just a personal achievement, but a testament to the nation’s commitment to promoting gender equality and female representation.

He said this at the swearing in of both he and the Vice president at the Independence Square in Accra on Tuesday.

He said his administration will also be committed to fostering a nation where gender equality and female representation were cherished and amplified.

“With the inauguration of Ghana’s first female Vice President, we have turned a significant page in our his­tory. Naana Jane’s ascension to this high office is not merely a personal triumph; it symbolises our collective commitment to fostering a nation where gender equality and female representation are cherished and am­plified,” he said.

President Mahama also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment in Ghana and described the inauguration of Prof. Opoku- Agyemang, as a powerful testament to the impact of diverse voices in shaping the nation’s future.

That, he said represented a signifi­cant step towards breaking the glass ceiling that has long hindered many Ghanaians, particularly women and youth, from reaching their full poten­tial.

He emphasised that his administra­tion is dedicated to enacting policies that empower women and ensure equal opportunities for the youth, regardless of their background.

“We stand committed to enacting policies that empower women and ensure that doors of opportunity swing open for our youth regardless of their background. Together, we will gal­vanise our efforts to create a society where every Ghanaian can dream, be­lieve and achieve without restraint,” he added.

President Mahama said his admin­istration was committed to fostering a more inclusive, accountable, and innovative society.

Alongside his Vice President, Pres­ident Mahama pledged to create pathways that uplift every Ghanaian citizen.

 By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu