A bold initiative undertaken by the Power Queens, which is the women’s wing of the Electricity Company (ECG), has been launched, aimed at ensuring more women venture more leadership roles in the country. 

Launching the FemPower Outreach and Scholarship programme in Accra, the Power Queens aim to impact the lives of 150 women nudging them into leadership, specifically in STEM fields. The ladies of Power Queens used the occasion to also announce their 35th anniversary. 

Speaking at the event as a Special Guest of Honour, the Chief of Staff of Ghana, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, congratulated the women and urged them to be daring in dreaming to get to the highest apexes of their careers. 

Using her own life story as a motivation, Ms Osei-Opare reminded the women present they are capable of whatever they aim for. 

She told them, particularly for a lot of women in leadership, not many people will expect them to succeed, but they should never lose sight of the fact that when they get into leadership, they actually belong there. 

“You are where you are and you deserve to be there. Be confident, open-minded and learn about every job given to you. Do the best and you can be the best… Life is about learning and it is when you are confident that you can take on criticisms...” she said. 

Speaking in an interview after the official launch, Samuel Dubik Mahama, the Managing Director of the ECG, said he had always been an advocate for women initiatives especially too because he equally gets a lot of support from them wherever he is. 

“It has been one of the passionate programmes for me since I took over as MD of the Electricity Company of Ghana. The Power Queens have always been very dear to me. They’ve supported me in a lot of programmes and endeavours that we’ve undertaken, and I personally took an interest because I’ve supported most of their projects. 

“I was born in a family of three girls, before me the boy, and then my younger brother, and we have always made it the point that I look up to my sisters because they’ve been a very great source of inspiration for me. So, anything that comes up that has to do with the women in any institution and any company that I’ve ever worked in, I do well to support, and I’m very happy this event has come up and it has gone successfully,” he said.

Maataa Opare, who is the leader of the Power Queens of ECG, stated that FemPower is aimed at building a lasting legacy of empowering women in various fields, especially in STEM. 

She added that FemPower aims at empowering more female electrical engineers across the country, increasing their numbers, sustaining the interest of women in STEM and increasing the numbers of women in leadership. 

"FemPower is not just a concept, it is a commitment. Our call is not just for more women in engineering and leadership roles, but for qualified women who can contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of ECG. It is not about mere numbers; it is about expertise, capability, and diversity of thought.

"We envision FemPower becoming a lasting legacy, a testament to our commitment to gender diversity and the empowerment of women. As we embark on this journey, we invite each of you to join us in making FemPower a success—a feature of our company that will outlive us all," she stated. 

FemPower Outreach Programme, aimed at empowering women within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to ascend into leadership roles, will be held under the esteemed auspices of the ECG Power Queens Club on their 35th anniversary.

FemPower is a pioneering endeavour that underscores the commitment of the ECG Power Queens Club to foster gender diversity and inclusivity within the power-distributing organisation.

The programme's primary focus is nurturing and empowering women employees, providing them with the tools and opportunities necessary to assume leadership positions within the electricity industry.