President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to invest more in empowering women, noting that expanding opportunities and resources for women will drive broader national development.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 8, to mark International Women’s Day 2026, the President stated that the nation stands to benefit greatly when women receive the support needed to succeed.
He explained that empowering women consistently produces effects that extend beyond individual achievement, often bringing positive change to families 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 wrote.
President Mahama also encouraged Ghanaians to work deliberately toward removing the barriers that prevent women and girls from reaching their full potential. He stressed the importance of creating clear opportunities that enable them to succeed across all sectors of society.
According to him, building a more inclusive environment will ensure that every Ghanaian woman and girl can develop her talents and make meaningful contributions to national progress.
Reflecting on this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” the President said investing in women is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic national priority.
“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.
International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8 to celebrate the achievements of women and to promote gender equality and greater opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
