The African Women Lead­ers Network (AWLN), Ghana Chapter has extended its warm Congratula­tions to Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey on her appointment as the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection. "This remarkable achievement is a testament to her tireless ad­vocacy for the rights of Women and Children, and commitment to social justice.

We believe that the leadership skills and expertise of Dr Agnes Lartey will bring great success to her tenure," a state­ment issued in Accra yesterday by the AWLN stated.

Signed by the chairperson, Dr Charity Binka, and copied the Ghanaian Times, the statement acknowledged that AWLN Ghana was confident that Dr Lartey's vision and dedication to the promotion of gender equality and inclusivity would drive positive change in the Ministry to improve the lives of many women, chil­dren, the vulnerable, marginalised and Ghanaians.

It said prior to engaging in politics, Dr Lartey had worked to support women and advocated for their rights and continued to champion women's empower­ment and community develop­ment throughout her career.