Managing Director of Pan-African Savings and Loans, Emelia Atta-Fynn has stated that her outfit is fully committed to introducing initiatives that promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship for women in the country.
According to her, this will help address the challenges women entrepreneurs face and ensure their success and growth.
Speaking at the Mama Summit in Accra as part of activities to mark International Women’s Day, the Managing Director of Pan-African Savings and Loans, Emelia Atta-Fynn said they are committed to empowering women through their gender program Mama.
“At Pan-African, we are deeply committed to empowering women, especially those in the MSME sector, through our gender program, Mama, which was launched last year. This unique initiative focuses on helping women to “find themselves”, through savings, credit for their business, acquisition of essential knowledge to become financially and digitally literate and healthy.
We believe that by equipping women with the necessary tools and knowledge, we can pave the way for a more inclusive and financially resilient society. We say that we aim at including women and not excluding men,” she said.
Madam Atta-Fynn also noted that she is optimistic that women at the summit will leave with a clear understanding of the tailored and non –financial services that are available to help them break the existing barriers and boost their both businesses.
“Pan-African has a commitment to providing convenient sustainable financial services to the economically active in Ghana and is recognized for being customer centric,” she added.
Assistant Programs Officer at the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Richlove Anima Berchie applauded Pan-African Savings and Loans for their commitment to supporting the rights of women.
She said the Gender Ministry is certain this year’s international Women’s Day will intensify efforts towards advancing gender equality in the context of investing in women.
The Mama summit was held under the theme, “Inspiring Inclusion, Building Francial Resilience Amungal Worm in the ligns perfect, with the essence of international Women’s Day.
The Mama Summit was held in partnership with GLICO Healthcare, Guzakuza and OWIT GH.