Kofi Ahovi

 Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, has called for increased investment in women's economic empowerment, describing it as a key driver of Ghana's future growth and prosperity. She said advancing women's participation in business and leadership requires more than access to opportunities; it requires deliberate investment in digital skills, financial inclusion, professional networks and support systems that enable women to thrive. Kwofie made the call at the 10th Anniversary Conference and Expo of the Executive Women Network (EWN), held at the Palms Convention Centre, under the theme, "A Decade of Leadership, A Future Toward Holistic Impact – Self and Family, Career, Legacy." She noted that empowering women was not only a social imperative but also an economic necessity. The future of Ghana will be shaped significantly by the progress of its women. When women are equipped with the right tools, opportunities and support systems, businesses grow, c...

  Prudential Bank extended its International Women's Day celebrations to Labone Senior High School hosting an empowerment session for final year female students on the theme "PBL Women Empowerment Series: Ignite Her for a Sustainable Future." The event brought together experienced professionals from banking, business, medicine, and corporate leadership to inspire the young women preparing for the next phase of their lives. Forming part of the Bank’s drive to empower young women through mentorship and knowledge sharing, the programme sought to encourage self-belief, discipline and leadership while equipping these young women with practical life skills. Delivering an address on behalf of management, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Randall Ofori-Boachie linked the global theme of International Women’s Day, "Give to Gain" and the programme's theme to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality. He expressed the Bank's belief that investing in young wom...