The Ghana National Gas Company has launched the Ghana Gas Ladies Association as part of activities marking International Women’s Day, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and promoting gender inclusion within the country’s energy sector.
The stakeholder engagement event, held on March 11, 2026, brought together high-level dignitaries, industry leaders, and female students to celebrate the achievements of women and inspire the next generation to pursue careers in science, technology, and energy-related fields.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, Judith Adjobah Blay, described the launch of the association as a major milestone for the organisation.
She noted that the initiative is aimed at strengthening female participation and professional excellence within the company while advancing gender inclusion across the broader energy industry.
“Today, I am filled with pride and excitement as we mark this significant milestone in our journey at Ghana Gas,” she said.
“Our mission is to support the professional growth, well-being, and leadership readiness of women at Ghana Gas through structured programmes, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration that align with our organisational goals.”
According to her, the association will focus on enhancing leadership and professional development, promoting mentorship, and fostering a strong sense of community among female staff.
Delivering a speech on behalf of the Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, called for stronger collaboration among women’s associations within the energy sector to address the unique challenges women face in technical fields.
She emphasised that while the sector has traditionally been male-dominated, women must continue to push for opportunities while institutions create supportive environments that enable them to thrive.
“I am hopeful that the various ladies’ associations within the energy sector will continue to collaborate and support one another,” she said.
“We may not necessarily merge into one association, but given the relatively small number of women in the energy space, our collective efforts can create more opportunities for women to advance and develop their leadership potential.”
She also highlighted the need to address structural challenges that women in technical and industrial sectors continue to face.
“These challenges include access to specialised equipment and training opportunities, workplace safety concerns, and persistent stereotypes that sometimes discourage women from pursuing careers in science and engineering,” she noted.
According to her, institutions must continue to evolve to become more gender-sensitive and inclusive.
“The ladies’ associations within the sector, including the Ghana Gas Ladies Association, must take a firm lead in addressing these issues through deliberate and sustained action,” she added.
The ceremony attracted a prestigious lineup of government officials and industry leaders, signalling strong political commitment to gender inclusion within the energy sector.
Dignitaries present included Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture and Member of Parliament for Shama; Richard Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition; and Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff, representing Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Queen Mothers from the Greater Accra Region and Central Region, Ghana were also present. In addition, selected female students from various senior high schools in Accra were invited to attend the event to expose them to career opportunities within the STEM and energy sectors.
The launch also received strong solidarity messages from established female-led groups within the energy industry.
Among them were the Petroleum Ladies Association (PELA), the Electricity Company of Ghana Power Queens Club, as well as representatives from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
The groups emphasised that the creation of the Ghana Gas Ladies Association represents more than an achievement for a single organisation.
According to them, the initiative is a significant boost for gender inclusion across the entire energy value chain in Ghana.
Source: myxyzonline.com
