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“Prudence, sacrifice, perseverance are the gateway to women empowerment”
Women have been charged to be prudent, sacrificial and persevering in their endeavours because it has the potency of making women excel in their capacities as entrepreneurs.
This admonishment was given to women at the Taabea Notable Women of Substance Breakfast Conference organised in Accra recently to empower women take up great tasks.
President of Manet Real Estate, Theresa Oppong-Beeko charged women to delve into entrepreneurial works because, it was necessary for making women achieve their dreams of what they would want to become.
In a speech read on her behalf by Patience Yaakai Adjei, an Event Management Consultant mentioned that, with perseverance and sacrifice, young women who have delved into entrepreneurship would build generational wealth.
“Empower yourself as a woman because if you are empowered, you can build a house and live your best life as well as support your family, and prudence, sacrifice, perseverance and hard work are the key words to achieving it”, she stressed.
Mrs. Clara Akua Agyeman, Vice President of Taabea Herbal Company who was the headline sponsor for the event charged the women to be bold and face challenges that would emerge in their entrepreneurial endeavours.
“By sponsoring this event, we are not just promoting our brands, but more importantly, we are aligning ourselves with the mission to uplift and empower women; women who are not only influential but also instrumental in driving change and fostering development”, she cited.
Some of the notable women who attended the event include Rev. Lilian Sally Addo, Global President for International Youth Network for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, Mama Francisca, Ex-wife of Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams among others.
BY RAISSA SAMBOU
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People of Volta Region will soon have a sigh of relief- Roads and Highways Minister
The Minister for Roads and Highways has assured that the people of Volta Region will soon have a sigh of relief.
This follows an update from the Ministry on the Ho-Aflao Road and Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road
The government has taken steps to fulfill its promise to reconstruct the Ho-Aflao and the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road.
Yesterday, the Minister, Kwame Agbodza, accompanied by the deputy minister, Alhassan Suhuyini, led a team of engineers from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority to assess the conditions of the roads and plans for urgent intervention.
Mr.Agbodza indicated the whereas the Ho-Aflao Road will be reconstructed under the Big Push Agenda of President John Mahama, the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road will be funded through the Roads Ministry’s 2025 budgetary allocation.
The Minister further explained that feasibility studies, drawings, and designs for the Ho bypass are almost complete, with procurement and construction set to begin soon.
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Gender Minister participate in 2025 IWD Women’s Dialogue
On Saturday March 8, 2025, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, participated in the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) Women’s Dialogue.
The event, held under the patronage of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, brought together policymakers, leaders, and advocates to discuss the theme: “Resetting the Agenda for Women: Accelerating Action on Women’s Rights, Equity, and Empowerment.”
The dialogue aimed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while addressing the challenges they continue to face.
It also provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions that would accelerate action on women’s rights and empowerment, fostering collaboration on gender equality initiatives.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need for inclusive and sustained efforts to promote women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and educational advancement.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the urgency of accelerating action on women’s rights, equity, and empowerment.
She acknowledged the progress made in advancing gender equality but stressed that significant challenges remain, particularly in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
She emphasized that discussions should go beyond identifying these challenges to taking deliberate and transformative actions to address them. She called for concrete steps to turn commitments into lasting change, urging stakeholders to work together to develop policies, shift societal norms, and economically and politically empower women.
Underscoring the theme “Resetting the Agenda for Women: Accelerating Action on Women’s Rights, Equity, and Empowerment,” the Minister called for a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and drive real, measurable change.
She urged policymakers, civil society, and the private sector to collaborate on initiatives that empower women economically, challenge societal norms, and create inclusive spaces for women’s voices to be heard.
The Minister further emphasized that:
“Gender equality is not just about rights—it is about ensuring that women have the power and resources to shape their own destinies and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
She reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s Government commitment to advocating for gender equity and encouraged meaningful dialogue to inspire actionable strategies.
In conclusion, she called on all participants to actively contribute to shaping a future where women’s rights are fully realized, emphasizing that every action counts in achieving true gender equality.
