First Ladies of Ghana and Zambia explore strategic collaboration

Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, met her Zambian counterpart, Mutinta Hichilema, to discuss a shared vision for social transformation during the recent three-day working visit with President John Dramani Mahama to the southern African country.

The high-profile meeting, held on the sidelines of President John Dramani Mahama’s three-day State Visit to Zambia, served as a platform for the two leaders to align their respective charitable foundations and community initiatives.

According to a report by the presidency.gov.gh, on February 5, the discussions went beyond diplomatic pleasantries, focusing on the practicalities of improving lives across the continent.

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Both First Ladies are renowned for their advocacy in health and education, and the meeting allowed them to exchange best practices from their respective social development programmes.

They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their dedication to empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities in both Ghana and Zambia via joint effort of Lordina Foundation and First Lady Mutinta Hichilema.

By identifying areas for mutual support, they have signaled that the "soft power" of the Office of the First Lady will play a critical role in the broader diplomatic and economic relationship being fostered during this state visit.

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Lordina Mahama's presence in Lusaka with President Mahama for the official 72-hour mission was aimed at marking a new chapter in Ghana-Zambia relations.

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