Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on women serving in public office and the media to recognize their profound influence in shaping national narratives and strengthening democratic governance.
Speaking at the first Annual National Forum on Women in Government and Media, held under the theme “Leadership, Visibility and Public Trust,” the Vice President emphasized that visibility in the media is a direct driver of power and public perception.
She described the media as a societal classroom that possesses the unique capability to elevate credible voices and establish meaningful standards for accountability.
During her address, Professor Opoku-Agyemang reminded participants that leadership often begins with simple acts of encouragement and that every woman possesses inherent leadership qualities.
She noted that institutions which actively include women in decision-making processes are demonstrably stronger and more impactful. In her concluding remarks, she urged women to maintain unwavering faith in their professional abilities, stressing that those in journalism and government hold a vital responsibility to maintain high standards of public discourse and to serve as role models for the next generation of female leaders.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
