Female Engineers from the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) have interacted with females in Junior High Schools (JHSs), in the Tema Metropolis.

The interaction with the female JHS students commemorated International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWIGS) which fell on February 11.

The programme which was organised by the Science Education Unit (National STEM Centre) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with UNESCO, under the theme; 'Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance (I.D.E.A.) - Bringing communities forward for sustainable and equitable development', was aimed at encouraging the students to consider choosing courses in Science Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

President of GRIDCo Ladies Association (GRIDLASS), Mrs Azara Amadu, who led the power producing company’s delegation, commended the organisers for the programme.

She encouraged the JHS female students to take their studies seriously.

Other members of the GRIDLASS also took turns to inspire the young girls to take up courses in STEM.

Senior Electrical Engineer at GRIDCO, Ing Mrs Sheila Bortey-Kharis, in a brief presentation, elaborated on GRIDCo’s role in the electricity value chain.

She further explained that GRIDCo’s operations support clean energy, which is in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 (affordable and clean energy). 

She also urged the young girls to pick up challenging tasks and not limit their abilities, since they have the capacity to accomplish all tasks.    

Principal Electrical Engineer, at GRIDCo, Ing Mrs Pearl Elikem Obuo on her part called on the young girls to develop interest in pursuing engineering courses and stressed the need for them to work hard, be observant and curious.

Adding her voice, Supervising Technician Engineer Ing Alberta Mukaronda said: “Engineering is not difficult, as perceived by many. As a career, engineering is now flexible, allowing women to practice while maintaining a balanced social life.”

Senior Electrical Engineer at GRIDCo Harriet Owusu-Banie also noted: “Many efforts are being made to increase female participation in engineering and the sciences. I motivate you, young girls to be the change that society expects, by getting involved in the process.”

The female Engineers pledged their support and availability in mentoring the girls to venture into engineering. 

The IDWIGS 2023 is in alignment with four (4) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), namely; 6 - clean water and sanitation; 7 – affordable and clean energy; 9 - industry, innovation and infrastructure, and 11 - sustainable cities and communities.