President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to place women’s empowerment at the forefront of national priorities, stressing that investing in women and girls brings lasting benefits to families, communities, and the country at large. In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 8, marking International Women’s Day 2026, he underscored that access to opportunities, resources, and consistent support for women is vital to Ghana’s progress. Drawing on experience, he noted that empowering women creates ripple effects that uplift households and transform entire communities.
“When we provide opportunities, resources, and unwavering support to our women, we advance as a nation. Time and again, we have seen that empowered women drive change across families and communities,” he affirmed. President Mahama also called on stakeholders to take deliberate steps to eliminate barriers that limit the progress of women and girls. He emphasised the importance of creating pathways that enable them to achieve their full potential in all spheres of society.
“Let us commit ourselves to breaking down barriers, creating pathways to success, and ensuring that every Ghanaian woman and girl has the chance to reach her full potential,” he added. Reflecting on the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, “Give to Gain,” the President noted that empowering women should be viewed as an investment that ultimately benefits the entire country.
“As we observe International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme ‘Give to Gain,’ let us remember that every investment we make in empowering our mothers, sisters, and daughters multiplies into prosperity for our entire nation,” he added.
Source: Isaac Appiah Kubi
