{
  "id": 12585037,
  "title": "Make gender inclusion a business priority – Telecel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/make-gender-inclusion-a-business-priority-telecel",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:13:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/make-gender-inclusion-a-business-priority-telecel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Telecel Ghana has urged gender inclusion to be a core business priority, rather than a series of isolated initiatives, to promote lasting progress for women in leadership roles. Komla Buami, External Affairs Director, made this assertion during a panel discussion at the 10th anniversary of the Executive Women’s Network (EWN) conference in Accra. The EWN@10 Conference & Expo, themed ‘A Decade of Leadership, A Future Toward Holistic Impact’, gathered policymakers, executives, and entrepreneurs to assess a decade of women's leadership progress and discuss strategies for accelerating gender equity.\n\nThe conference included panel discussions and exhibitions on three main themes: Self & Family, Career, and Legacy. The panel, moderated by broadcaster Bernard Avle, featured Buami, Sheila Minka-Premo, and Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi. Buami emphasized that women's advancement should be embedded in organizational systems and processes, rather than relying solely on individual advocates. He shared Telecel Ghana's initiatives, such as targets for female representation, the Female Engineering Student Scholarship Programme (FESSP), and the Telecel Reconnect Programme, aimed at supporting women's career development and facilitating their return to work after career breaks. These efforts were designed to provide opportunities for women to advance their careers and re-enter the workforce.\n\nTelecel Ghana's involvement at the EWN anniversary underscored the company's dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace, regardless of gender. Through its initiatives, the company is committed to building a more diverse and sustainable leadership landscape. The Executive Women’s Network, founded by female leaders, aims to inspire, empower, and support women in senior management and executive roles across Africa through mentorship, career development, and professional networking. As the organization celebrated its 10th anniversary, the focus was on transitioning from good intentions to practical measures that enable more women to lead, succeed, and inspire future generations.",
  "summary": "TELECEL Ghana has called for gender inclusion to be made a core business priority, rather than being treated as a series of one-off initiatives, to ensure sustainable progress for women in leadership. The company’s External Affairs Director, Komla Buami, made the call when he joined a panel discussion at the 10th anniversary edition of the … The post Make gender inclusion a business priority –…",
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}