The Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Professor Grace Ofori-Sarpong Akuffo, has underscored the crucial role of empowering women in Ghana's cocoa, petroleum, and mining value chains.
She explained that empowering women, particularly in Ghana's cocoa sector, must not only be seen as a matter of social justice but also as a strategic imperative for sustainable economic growth.
Professor Ofori-Sarpong Akuffo advocated for dismantling the systemic hurdles that have historically marginalised women, creating an environment where women can thrive, innovate, and take on leadership roles.
Professor Ofori-Sarpong Akuffo made the call during her keynote address at a one-day women's stakeholders' forum in Accra on March 5, 2025.
