The Total Quality Control Manager for Customer Care at Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), Jamila Disu, has encouraged female students to build a strong personal foundation centred on self-respect, integrity, emotional intelligence, faith, financial independence, purpose, ambition, and self-care.
She stressed that those pillars would shape the students’ authentic selves and determine how they presented themselves throughout life.
Ms Disu was speaking at a Women Empowerment Series held by the bank and Mastercard Ghana for students of Labone Senior High School (SHS).
The programme, aimed at equipping the students to take control of their futures and develop resilience, was held to mark International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8.
The empowerment series was held on the theme, “Ignite her for a sustainable future”. Speakers, predominantly women, covered topics such as building a personal brand, achieving financial independence, prioritising well-being, and transforming passions into viable, income-generating ventures.
Advice
Ms Disu advised the students to uphold integrity and strength of character, to do the right thing, even when unobserved, and to avoid actions that could compromise their values.
She warned that losing one’s integrity could have lasting negative repercussions for both an individual and their family’s reputation, adding, “I would rather lose what I have today than compromise my integrity.”
Ms Disu urged the students to save, avoid frivolous spending, and concentrate on building lasting worth instead of transient appearances.
“God is in your tomorrow,” she reminded them, and it was crucial to “trust the process. Rather than seeking quick, mass-produced results, aim to be something carefully crafted and of true value.”
Potential
The Chief Risk Officer at PBL, Randal Ofori-Boachie, explained that the initiative was designed to bolster the students’ confidence, discipline, and leadership skills, preparing them for the next stages of their academic and professional lives.
By investing both time and resources in young women, he said the bank anticipated unlocking a wealth of leadership potential that would ultimately benefit households, organisations, and the wider community.
“The advancement of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion is central to our sustainability strategy,” he stated.
Mr Ofori-Boachie described the students as “agents of change,” urging them to learn from the experienced speakers and apply the knowledge and skills acquired to foster positive social and economic outcomes.
“Prudential Bank believes that by unlocking the leadership potential of our young women, we are considering you agents of change,” he added.
The Headmistress of Labone SHS, Rejoice Akua Acorlor, stressed how education, mentorship, and opportunity were instrumental in helping girls evolve into strong leaders capable of transforming their families and society.
Source:
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