President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to prioritise the empowerment of women, stating that investing in women and girls will yield significant benefits for families, communities and the nation as a whole.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 8, to mark International Women’s Day 2026, President Mahama emphasised that providing women with opportunities, resources, and consistent support is crucial for Ghana’s development.
According to him, experience has shown that when women are empowered, the impact extends beyond individuals to transform households and entire communities.
“When we give opportunities, resources, and unwavering support to our women, we gain as a country. We have seen time and again that when women are empowered, entire families and communities are transformed,” he said.
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.
