Africa-Press – Ghana. The ECG Power Queens Club proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking FemPower Outreach Programme, aimed at empowering women within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to ascend into leadership roles.
This significant initiative will be held under the esteemed auspices of the ECG Power Queens Club on their 35th anniversary.
FemPower is a pioneering endeavor that underscores the commitment of the ECG Power Queens Club to foster gender diversity and inclusivity within the organization. The program’s primary focus is on nurturing and empowering women employees, providing them with the tools and opportunities necessary to assume leadership positions within the electricity distribution industry.
The launch event, slated to take place on the 7th December 2023 at the Labadi Beach hotel, will feature a keynote address by the esteemed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President, Frema Osei-Opare. Her presence symbolizes the support and endorsement of the highest echelons of the government for initiatives that promote gender equality and women’s advancement.
One of the key highlights of the FemPower Outreach Program is the introduction of a new scholarship scheme. This initiative aims to encourage and support more females to pursue careers in engineering and computer science. By facilitating access to education in these critical fields, FemPower aims to address the gender gap prevalent in ECG and open doors for more women to excel in these domains.
FemPower is set to benefit approximately 150 female employees within the Electricity Company of Ghana. Through mentorship, training, and the newly established scholarship program, FemPower endeavors to create a conducive environment for the professional growth and development of women within the organization.
Director of Engineering, Maataa Opare said “it has been my mission to see more women around the decision making table. Since 2017, we now have 3 female directors at ECG – one being the first female director of engineer. There is still more work to be done and we are now very intentional about it through this program. I am positive it would yield great results for the company.”
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