Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving the welfare and economic empowerment of market women during the Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA) End of Year Gathering and General Meeting 2026.
Addressing members of the Association, the Vice President described market women as the backbone of local economies, noting that their daily efforts sustain families, strengthen communities, and contribute significantly to national development.
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She emphasized that peace, stability, and community resilience often begin with women, whose role in economic and social life remains indispensable.
She acknowledged the challenging conditions under which many traders operate, stressing that market women deserve to work in environments that guarantee dignity, safety, and peace.
According to her, these concerns have informed ongoing and accelerated market infrastructure development and revitalization projects aimed at improving trading conditions.
The Vice President also commended the Association for adopting a theme centered on healthy living, highlighting the importance of linking economic empowerment with personal well-being.
On financial inclusion, she reiterated government’s commitment to establishing the proposed Women’s Development Bank. She noted that extensive stakeholder consultations are underway to ensure the institution is carefully structured to achieve long-term sustainability and meaningful impact.
The focus, she explained, is on building a resilient institution that effectively serves women who have historically faced barriers within the financial system.
She assured market women that government remains determined to deliver policies and programmes that genuinely support their growth, stability, and prosperity.
