At the 30th OAFLAD Summit in Addis Ababa, First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama reaffirmed her strong commitment to advancing women’s and children’s wellbeing across the continent.
Addressing fellow First Ladies under the auspices of Organization of African First Ladies for Development, she pledged her full support for the #BuildingResilience Campaign, with a strategic focus on improving access to healthcare, expanding educational opportunities, and strengthening women’s empowerment.
Through the Lordina Foundation, thousands of women, children, and the elderly continue to benefit from free health screenings and medical support. The Foundation has also delivered three modern maternity and children’s wards at Bole District Hospital, Nkoranza Municipal Hospital, and Bodom Health Centre, with an additional facility nearing completion at Asukawkaw.
Looking ahead to 2026, the First Lady underscored plans to intensify support for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises, in alignment with key government initiatives such as the 24-Hour Economy and the Women’s Development Bank. She emphasized that empowering women economically strengthens families and transforms communities.
In the area of education, support continues for 40 underprivileged junior high school girls through the Merck Foundation ‘Educating Linda’ Scholarship Programme reaffirming the belief that every educated girl becomes a leader and nation-builder.
