Mariam Ofori Twumasi, a prominent agribusiness leader has challenged traditional gender roles, calling for women to pursue economic empowerment.<\/p>\n Speaking in Accra on November 2, 2024, after being awarded the title African Agribusiness Woman of the Year at the Women in Agribusiness Awards 2024, she stated \u201cA woman\u2019s place is no longer only the kitchen, this isn\u2019t to say we don\u2019t go to the kitchen at all, but there\u2019s a call for women to empower ourselves economically. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are in an era where women are thriving economically.\u201d <\/p>\n Twumasi shared her journey, describing how she transitioned from part-time farming to full-time agribusiness in 2014, a decision that ultimately allowed her to tap into the full business potential of agriculture. <\/p>\n \u201cWhen I was doing it part-time, I was getting part-time results. But once I went into it full-time, I saw the true business side of agriculture,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n The 2024 Women in Agribusiness Awards, organized by Guzakuza, brought together influential women from across Africa who are reshaping the continent\u2019s agricultural landscape. <\/p>\n This year\u2019s theme, \u201cConnecting Women: Connecting African Food Systems,\u201d highlighted the crucial role women play in creating sustainable and inclusive food systems.<\/p>\n In her opening address, Akosua Duah, Programme Coordinator for the Women in Agribusiness Week (WAW), applauded the honourees for their contributions. <\/p>\n \u201cTonight, we gather to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and dedication of women who are driving change and shaping the future of agribusiness across Africa,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Other awardees honoured at the ceremony included:<\/p>\n \u2022Best Advocacy Award \u2013 Prisca Kasle<\/p>\n \u2022Best Farmer \u2013 Charity Akotia<\/p>\n \u2022Emerging Star \u2013 Rokiatou Traore<\/p>\n \u2022SHE-Innovate Award \u2013 Kidist Amedie<\/p>\n \u2022Perseverance Award \u2013 Wairium Muchai<\/p>\n These awards showcased the outstanding achievements of women who are not only thriving in agribusiness but also inspiring their communities through resilience and innovation.<\/p>\n AM\/KA<\/p>\n Watch the latest episode of Ballot Briefing below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Mariam](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/515\/51578581.295.jpg\" "\\"Mariam")
Mariam Ofori Twumasi, a prominent agribusiness leader<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/384\/38454819.jpg\")
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