By Mercy Darko
Vice president Mahamudu Bawmia has impressed women leaders to seize the opportunities presented by the digital evolution to unlock and harness the potential of the global economy.
He said that with a large female population, there is a need to champion equal access to inclusion and diversity to promote sustainable development.
Speaking at the Ghana Women’s Summit in Accra, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana and the world at large cannot benefit from the fourth industrial revolution if women who form the majority are excluded, stressing that it will be an exercise in futility.
In this regard, the government is focusing on improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM education specifically for women to equip them with the necessary skills for the job market.
The summit focused on “Leading Ghana’s Digital Renaissance: Women CEOs Shaping the Future of Business and Innovation” brought together female CEOs and executives to share knowledge, wisdom and best practices while creating deep connections to inspire the next generation of women . It also seeks to explore the role of women in driving digital transformation and innovation in the Ghanaian business landscape.
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Vice President Bawumia said the digital age offers many opportunities for those bold enough to seize them, stressing the need to harness the power of technology to promote sustainable development and empower communities to build a brighter future for all. She reiterated calls for stakeholders to ensure that women have equal access to resources, opportunities and support systems to enable them to thrive.
The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei Opare, said that in this age of technology, women must redefine the limits of what is possible as they are the architects of change despite the challenges. She encouraged women to put in more effort that would enable them to do feats.
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Organizer of the event, Claudia Lumor in a welcome speech said the 7th edition of the summit aims to explore the role of women in driving digital transformation and innovation in the Ghanaian business landscape.
She expressed her gratitude to the Vice President for the event.
Organized by Glitz Africa, the Female CEOs Summit has over the years been a platform for impactful conversations and personalities, redefining the landscape of executive leadership in Ghana.
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