The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has called on regional lawmakers to promote women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Speaker Memounatou Ibrahima emphasized the importance of ensuring women’s access to resources like bank accounts, loans, and investment opportunities.
At the closing ceremony of the Third Extraordinary Session in Lome, Togo, Ibrahima stressed that women’s financial inclusion is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She advocated for policies fostering equity and eliminating obstacles facing women entrepreneurs.
ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) President Veronica Sesay echoed this sentiment, emphasizing entrepreneurship as the gateway to women’s financial redemption. Former Liberian Vice President Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor urged regional leaders to provide women with access to credit facilities to grow their businesses.