Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, addressing the seventh Ghana Female CEO Summit in Accra on Wednesday, April 17th, urged both public and private sector stakeholders to rally behind female business leaders and entrepreneurs, empowering them to thrive in the digital era.
In his keynote speech Bawumia emphasized the need for women entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and leverage technological advancements to foster inclusivity in their ventures.
Mahamudu Bawumia said “Women CEOs are not only driving innovation but also reshaping the very fabric of business in Ghana and beyond. As we stand at the precipice of a digital renaissance, it is imperative that we harness the collective power and ingenuity of female leaders to propel our nation forward.”
Bawumia assured attendees of creating an enabling digital ecosystem. This ecosystem aims to facilitate women entrepreneurs’ access to financial resources and affordable data, unlocking their full potential.
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The summit provided a platform for women business leaders and entrepreneurs to collaborate and strategize on leveraging the opportunities presented by the digital revolution for sustainable economic growth.
“Female entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead the digital transformation by embracing technology and fostering culture of Inclusivity to thrive in a digital economy.”
“Women CEOs should continue to lead the way in shaping the destiny of our nation,” Dr Bawumia added.
Driven by the vision of its founder and CEO, Claudia Kwarteng Lumor, the Ghana Female CEOs Summit, organized by Glitz Africa, has evolved into a dynamic platform for impactful dialogue and influential figures, reshaping the narrative of executive leadership across Ghana.
This annual gathering offers a vital space for female CEOs and executives spanning various sectors to converge, exchange insights and forge a path towards a future where gender equality in leadership is not merely a goal but a tangible reality.
Throughout its inception, the summit has tackled the unique challenges confronting female CEOs, from navigating traditionally male-dominated industries to confronting unconscious biases. Through fostering networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and knowledge sharing, the event empowers women to thrive in leadership roles.