The Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reiterated the government's dedication to supporting women-led enterprises as a crucial avenue for enhancing the welfare of Ghanaian women and fostering economic development.During her vetting by the Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, she highlighted the importance of promoting gender equity in national growth.

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She expressed the government's resolve to establish platforms that enable women entrepreneurs to thrive and scale their businesses successfully.“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.

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”She also shared her intentions to roll out the Affirmative Action Law within the Trade Ministry, in line with President Mahama’s vision for promoting fairness and inclusivity.Recognizing the lack of women in senior leadership positions, the nominee suggested implementing a mentorship program as a key aspect of her approach.“There may not be too many women at the top, but those who are there can serve as mentors.

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This program will help young women entrepreneurs grow, scale up, and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship,” she explained.The mentorship program is designed to create a supportive network of established women leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs, focused on knowledge exchange, skill enhancement, and building confidence.Mrs.

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Ofosu-Adjare expressed her optimism that these initiatives would empower more women to actively contribute to the country’s economic growth.

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