Held on Tuesday on the theme: ‘Unpacking STEM Careers: The Power of Diversity,’ the event was aimed to inspire girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

It also encouraged parents and teachers to support and nurture the interests of these young minds.

Addressing the participants, Mr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, General Manager of External Communica­tions at ECG, who represented the Acting Managing Director empha­sised the importance of exposing young girls to STEM, especially given the persistent misconception that women cannot excel in these fields.

“Over the years, continuous encouragement has become neces­sary because a significant number of men dominate these areas. As a country, we are making efforts to bridge this gap and ensure that more women choose STEM careers,” he stated.

He pointed out that many female engineers at ECG were per­forming remarkably well, proving that women can excel in engineer­ing and contribute significantly to national development.

“It’s for this reason that ECG-WinE is organising this pro­gramme — to inspire and nurture the interest of these young female students early so they grow up wanting to pursue STEM careers,” he added.

Mr Ayiku further explained that STEM goes beyond equations, codes, and circuits; it’s about solv­ing real-world problems, creating innovative solutions, and shaping the nation’s future.

He stressed that innovation thrived on diversity, and including women in STEM brings different perspectives, experiences, and ideas that unlock new possibilities.

“By promoting gender bal­ance, the event would help break longstanding myths and stereo­types about women’s abilities in these traditionally male-dominated areas,” he stated.

The President of ECG-WinE, Alberta Amankwah, also addressed the students, and highlighted the vital role STEM played in address­ing the country’s complex chal­lenges.

“Despite the importance of STEM, these fields have lacked diversity and inclusion for far too long,” she said.

She emphasised the need to change the narrative and create a future where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed.

She expressed her hope that the programme would inspire young girls to explore STEM fields, adding that they would have the chance to interact with and be mentored by professionals from various STEM sectors.

That, she stressed, would pro­vide valuable advice and guidance on their career paths.

“Explore your passions, discover new opportunities, and unlock your potential in STEM. Encouraging more women in these fields will contribute significantly to national development,” she encouraged the students.

Vivian Carry, General Manager of Gender and Social Inclusion at ECG, reiterated the company’s commitment to breaking barriers and providing the resources, men­torship, and encouragement need­ed to help girls thrive in STEM.

“We will continue to organise such programmes to foster diver­sity and inclusion in the STEM sector,” she assured.