Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has proposed the creation of an unbiased working environment where women are equally granted opportunities to lead.
She made these remarks at an event organized to commemorate International Women’s Day at the Presidency, under the theme “Accelerating Action for a More Equitable Workplace.”
“We gather not just to celebrate our collective contribution to governance and public service delivery but to commit to action to ensure that equity is not merely an aspiration but a lived reality across our various secretariats, directorates, and units.
Let us remember that equity is not about favor, nor is it about division. It is about fairness, opportunity, and ensuring that every woman has the space to lead, thrive, and contribute at her fullest potential,” she noted.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need for a healthy working environment to support women in being productive.
She also called for policies that promote workplace safety for women while condemning unfair treatment, which she lamented has a negative impact on their mental health.
“I am particularly pleased that today’s discussion will focus on ‘Wellness in Women,’ highlighting critical aspects of managing workplace stress. This is a fundamental pillar that determines the strength of our workforce. A healthy woman is a productive woman, and a well-balanced woman is an empowered woman.
Our conversations today must not end here. They must lead to policies, practices, and actions that make our workplaces truly safe and equitable,” she concluded.