PETROSOL Platinum Energy, one of the leading oil marketing companies in the Republic of Ghana, hosted its fifth annual Women in Leadership Conference in Accra, providing a transformative platform for female empowerment in Ghana’s energy sector.
The conference, organized by the PETROSOL Women Network (PWN) to coincide with International Women’s Day, was held under the theme: “Investing in Women: Transforming Communities Exponentially.”
The Guest of Honour, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission, lauded PETROSOL and PWN for creating a platform to advance women’s leadership.
“Let us move beyond dialogue to sustain commitment,” she urged, rallying attendees to champion women’s inclusivity in energy and beyond.
Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Vice Chairman Public Services Commission, who chaired the conference emphasized women’s vital role in shaping PETROSOL’s future, describing attendees as custodians of a legacy for the next generation.
Keynote speaker Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, Managing Executive for Corporate and Investment BAanking (ABSA) highlighted the importance of investing in women through access, opportunities, and support to build resilient teams and thriving communities. “Let’s commit to giving boldly, leading courageously, and investing consistently in ourselves, in one another, and in the systems that shape our collective success,” she encouraged.
Mr. Michael Bozumbil, Chief Executive Officer of PETROSOL Platinum Energy, honored outstanding female staff for their contributions, noting, “The impact of female staff on PETROSOL’s growth has been significant from day one.”
Panelists, including Ama Duncan (Founder, Fabulous Women Network), Gideon Mankralo (National Project Coordinator, International Labour Organization), and Kezia Sanie Kermah (Founder, For the Future Organization), reinforced the link between women’s empowerment and sustainable community development.
Dr. Amoah praised PWN’s platform for advancing empowerment and encouraged women to seek reliable support in overcoming challenges.
The conference concluded with a reaffirmed commitment from PETROSOL to champion gender equality and equity, positioning women as catalysts for exponential growth and transformation across Ghanaian communities.
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