The President and Founder of the Lordina Foundation, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has hosted an interaction with the National Queen Mothers Platform on Friday to commemorate 2024 International Women’s Day.
The interaction focused on the theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’. It allowed the queen mothers and the former first lady to discuss how society, especially women, can best help push and uplift women.
“We must inspire inclusion and create a powerful force that has the potential to change our communities and our country,” Mrs Mahama stated.
She also highlighted the significant impact of investing in women, both morally and economically. Mrs Mahama pointed out that everyone benefits when women can reach their full potential, leading to healthier, more educated, and more prosperous communities.
Additionally, Mrs Mahama used the occasion to highlight the contributions of the Lordina Foundation in supporting women and children in need. She revealed that the foundation has provided support for education, small businesses, and healthcare facilities, particularly focusing on maternal and child health.
Mrs Mahama also shared a success story from the Lordina Foundation’s involvement in building a new maternity and children’s ward for the Bole District Hospital, which led to zero maternal mortality in 2023.
Mrs. Mahama encouraged women to recommit themselves to empowering women, creating an inclusive society, and investing in every woman’s potential. She pledged to continue her efforts through the Lordina Foundation to support communities and inspire inclusion for women nationwide.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY STATEMENT BY MRS LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA
Today, as we celebrate ourselves as women, let us remember the importance of supporting and uplifting one another.
We must empower and celebrate each other and stand together in solidarity. Our responsibilities include ensuring every woman and girl feels valued in all aspects of society.
I urge all of us to continue to invest in women, as it is not only a moral imperative but also an economic one. When women are allowed to reach their full potential, everyone benefits.
Let us challenge stereotypes and create a world where everyone is valued and respected.
On this 2024 International Women’s Day, I congratulate my dear husband, John Dramani Mahama, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the bold decision to select a woman, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as Running Mate. And congratulations, Naana, for yet another opportunity to break the glass ceiling.
Through the Lordina Foundation, I will continue to do my best to support needy children, orphans, women, and health facilities nationwide.
I am happy to note that the newly constructed Lordina Foundation Maternity and Children’s Ward at the Bole District Hospital has contributed to the zero maternal mortality rate recorded in 2023.
Together, we can inspire inclusion and build a world where all women can grow to their fullest potential.
Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama
Former First Lady & President, Lordina Foundation
