Gov’t will prioritise empowering women-led businesses – Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare

Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering women-led businesses as a key strategy to improve the livelihoods of Ghanaian women and spur economic growth.

During her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare emphasised the importance of gender equality in fostering national development.

She assured that the government is determined to create opportunities for women entrepreneurs to succeed and scale their businesses.

“Women empowerment is central to the John Dramani Mahama administration’s development agenda,” she stated.

“Specific initiatives, policies and laws will be implemented to uplift women-led businesses, enabling them to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the economy.”

She also revealed plans to implement the Affirmative Action Law within the Trade Ministry, aligning with President Mahama’s vision of promoting inclusivity and equality.

Acknowledging the limited representation of women in leadership, the nominee proposed a mentoring program as part of her strategy.

“There may not be too many women at the top, but those who are there can serve as mentors. This program will help young women entrepreneurs grow, scale up, and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship,” she explained.

The mentorship initiative aims to foster a network of established women leaders and emerging entrepreneurs, focusing on knowledge-sharing, skill development and confidence building.

Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare expressed optimism that these efforts would empower more women to contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation.