At the 2026 OAFLAD Assembly in Accra, First Lady Lordina Mahama unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance health and educational opportunities for women and children across Africa. She emphasized maternal health programs, child nutrition campaigns, and initiatives to increase access to quality education, stating, “Empowering women and children secures Africa’s future.”
Enhanced Health Programs
The First Lady announced mobile clinics, vaccination campaigns, and partnerships with international health organizations to improve maternal and child health, particularly in rural communities.
Education and Empowerment
Lordina Mahama highlighted efforts to increase girls’ school enrollment, scholarship programs, vocational training, and STEM education to equip young women with skills for economic empowerment.
Collaborations for Sustainability
She called for stronger partnerships between governments, NGOs, and the private sector to ensure the long-term impact and expansion of these programs across the continent.
Future Outlook
Delegates praised the initiatives as a blueprint for reducing inequality, fostering social development, and empowering African women and children. The First Lady pledged continuous monitoring and scaling of successful programs to maximize impact.
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