Anlo: Queenmothers of Anlo, led by Mama Ewui Amegashie II, have appealed to the Government to prioritise women's economic empowerment and inclusive education in the Volta Region. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to the Awoamefia of Anlo State, Togbi Sri III.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mama Ewui Amegashie II, speaking on behalf of the Queenmothers and women of Anlo, called for the establishment of accessible credit facilities to support women engaged in trade and small-scale businesses. She noted that many women, particularly fishmongers and petty traders, faced financial constraints that hindered their business growth. She emphasized that such credit systems would economically empower women and attract investment to the area, positioning Anlo and the Volta region as emerging economic hubs.
Beyond economic empowerment, Mama Ewui Amegashie II highlighted the urgent need for a special-needs school in the southern part of the Volta region. The lack of such facilities forces parents to travel long distances for appropriate educational support for children with disabilities. She appealed to the Presidency to establish or support the expansion of existing facilities to ease the burden on families.
The Vice President's visit was part of her ongoing engagements with traditional authorities nationwide. During her visit, she paid a courtesy call on Togbi Sri III at his palace in Woe, where she reaffirmed the Government's recognition of traditional leadership's role in national development. Professor Opoku-Agyemang expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation between Anlo State and successive governments, reaffirming the commitment to continued engagement.
Zikpitor Dan Abodakpi, a former Member of Parliament for Keta, reiterated the Queenmothers' concerns and urged the Vice President to ensure that the Anlo area and the wider Volta region benefit from the Government's anticipated Women's Development Bank and related programmes. The Vice President assured that these concerns would receive the highest level of attention and pledged to strengthen partnerships with traditional authorities and local communities.
The engagement was attended by Members of Parliament for Keta, Anloga, and South Tongu, as well as other key stakeholders. As part of Easter festivities, the Vice President attended Easter Homecoming Festivals, including Kedzi Norvikporgbe Za, Vodza Easter Regatta, and Sokpoe Tortsogbe Za, where she made donations to support community development and cultural preservation. She was accompanied by various officials, including the Volta Regional Minister and Members of Parliament for Keta and Anloga.
On the Anlo Dukor Council side, the Awoamefia was supported by a distinguished delegation, including paramount chiefs and queenmothers, who participated in the events.