Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Celebrates Women’s Resilience on International Women’s Day

Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has extended warm wishes to women and girls in Ghana and across the world as the nation joined the global community to mark International Women’s Day 2026.

In a message shared on her social media platforms, the Vice President commended the resilience, achievements and significant role women continue to play in national development. She encouraged citizens to celebrate the progress made while sustaining efforts to broaden opportunities for women and girls.

“On this International Women’s Day 2026, I send heartfelt greetings to all women and girls across Ghana and around the world,” she said. “Let us be proud of the resilience, achievements and essential contributions women continue to make to our nation’s progress.”

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang noted that this year’s theme, “Giving to Gain,” highlights the country’s growing commitment to gender inclusion and the empowerment of women.

She pointed to the government’s deliberate effort to ensure that women make up at least 30 percent of public appointments as a clear demonstration of the importance of inclusive leadership.

According to her, increasing women’s representation in key decision-making roles brings diverse talent and perspectives that contribute to national growth.

“The intentional effort to ensure women make up at least 30 percent of government appointments recognizes a simple truth about national development,” she said. “When women serve as ministers, lead major public institutions and help shape policy at the highest levels, the country benefits from a broader range of talent and perspective.”

The Vice President stressed that women’s empowerment should extend beyond government institutions to other sectors of society.

She noted that expanding opportunities for women in business, academia, civil society, the creative industry and faith-based leadership would strengthen the nation’s social and economic development.

“In business, academia, civil society, the creative industries, faith leadership and other sectors, expanding opportunities for women enhances our national life and increases the pool of leadership that we rely on,” she said.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that promoting women’s participation is not merely symbolic but a strategic investment in the country’s future.

“Empowering women is not just a favour; it is a strategic investment in better governance and a more confident Ghana,” she added.

She further called for sustained support for gender equality and the advancement of women both in Ghana and globally.