Patricia Obo-Nai
Telecel Ghana has celebrating the International Women’s Week with activities under the derivative theme ‘Accelerate HER.’
The week-long celebration, held from 3rd to 8th March, 2025 empowered women, challenged gender biases, and advanced inclusivity.
This is in line with the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 celebration under the global theme, “Accelerate Action.”
The company udertook a number of internal and external activities to amplify women’s voices, invest in their future, and challenge gender stereotypes.
Launching the Week, Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, highlighted the importance of taking bold steps to elevate and empower women, noting that progress toward gender equality remains slow globally.
“At Telecel Ghana, we don’t just talk about change, we drive it. This International Women’s Week, we are taking concrete steps to ensure that women receive increased support and the push they need to succeed. Accelerating HER is everyone’s responsibility.”
The celebration kicked off with Wear Purple Day, where employees will wear purple attire to symbolise solidarity with women’s empowerment. The #SheElevatesMe campaign was rolled out to encourage staff to share posts appreciating the inspiring women in their lives.
A wealth building and financial planning webinar was organised for Ladies in Telecel to provide valuable insights on achieving financial independence and equipping women with economic strategies to secure their futures.
Telecel Ghana also organised the “Accelerate HER Future” Mentorship initiative at the Kanda Cluster of Schools, where female employees inspired young girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
Additionally, the ‘Buy A Math Set for HER’ campaign, a crowdfunding donation to provide essential math tools for girls, ensuring they have the resources for academic studies, was held.
The telco also hosted a night of an engaging conversation over drinks focused on strategies for women to accelerate their personal and professional growth. This was preceded by a ‘Boss Lady Headshot Shoot’, offering female employees the chance to enhance their professional profiles with high-quality headshots.
The climax of the International Women’s Week was the second edition of the Women 100 Power Connect, a gathering of accomplished and influential women from all sectors of our country to share experiences, inspire one another, exchange ideas and discover areas for collaboration.
“This month is about more than celebration; it’s about concrete action. We are committed to creating opportunities for women to thrive, both within Telecel Ghana and in the communities we serve. The ‘Accelerate HER’ theme reflects our belief that empowering women is essential for building a stronger, more inclusive and equitable world,” said Daniel Adanu, acting Human Resources Director of Telecel Ghana.
A Business Desk Report