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Old Tafo MP chides NDC's plan to staff Women's Development Bank exclusively with only women

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Thu, 23 Jan 2025 Source: mynewsgh.com

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has questioned the decision to allow only women to work at the Women’s Development Bank.

Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, during her vetting, disclosed that only women would be employed at the Women’s Development Bank, a key initiative promised by President John Mahama in his manifesto.

“There will be a dedicated policy on women at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry. The focus is to promote women and help them scale up their efforts in the industry so we can see more women in leadership roles,” she stated.

She further elaborated on the Women’s Development Bank, saying, “The women’s bank is specifically designed to support women. What’s unique about the bank is that only women will work there. Its implementation will create opportunities for women to thrive.”

In response to this policy, Vincent Ekow Assafuah believes it is discriminatory and requires a review to make it more inclusive, akin to policies and programs introduced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

“Our party believes that women’s progress is not a zero-sum game—we do not need to suppress one group to uplift another. If the NDC truly believes in empowerment, they should focus on creating opportunities rather than closing doors to capable Ghanaian men who could also contribute positively to the institution,” he stated.

He proposed the following:

• Ensure the Women’s Development Bank is women-led and women-focused but open to qualified professionals of all genders.

• Provide clear hiring criteria based on merit rather than gender, to ensure competence and efficiency.

• Adopt policies that foster mentorship and training for women instead of excluding men entirely.

Source: mynewsgh.com
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