First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has expressed her hope of witnessing a woman become president for the first time ever in her lifetime.
Speaking at the 5th session of the 15th Congregation of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, where she received an honorary doctorate degree, she expressed satisfaction with the successes women have achieved in various fields.
Mrs Akufo-Addo was optimistic about more women breaking the glass ceiling and reaching top positions.
“Like Martin Luther King, I also have a dream. I dream that one day there will be a woman president in Ghana. And the title Madam President will be as easy as Mr. President.
In accepting her doctorate, she thanked her husband, President Akufo-Addo, for his unwavering support for her endeavors.
“It has been quite a journey with its challenges and triumphs. Through it all, my dear husband the president, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo has been my rock and greatest cheerleader. His mentorship and insightful suggestions have presented me with opportunities to learn and grow. My success is his success as well. I am truly grateful to my husband.”
She added, “I simply wanted to make a difference in the lives of those who needed assistance.”
Rebecca Akufo-Addo dedicated her honorary doctorate to the women and children of Ghana, citing their resilience as a continued inspiration for her. Other recipients of honorary doctorate degrees included former Chief Justice Georgina Wood and former Speaker of Parliament Joyce Bamford Addo, recognized for their contributions in shaping Ghana’s political and legal spheres.
The event marked the fifth session of the 15th congregation, celebrating the graduation of students from various programs, including Ph.D. Marketing, MA in Peace, Security, and Intelligence Management, MSc. Pensions Management, and MA in Brands Management, among others.