Six women have broken barriers by completing a heavy machinery training program in Ghana. They graduated alongside 44 others from a 10-week course in mobile crane and forklift operation at the Regional Maritime University. The National Association for Heavy-Duty Equipment Operators in Ghana organized the program to address skills shortages in the construction and maritime industries.
Association President Dominic Kofi Eyiah said the graduates would inspire more women to pursue careers in technical fields. The organization successfully opposed a proposed 50 percent port fee increase for heavy equipment assembly. Mobile crane operators received a temporary exemption from equipment tracking rules under Labor Law Section 2404.
Officials aim to develop a biometric system that links certified operators to their equipment. Deputy Education Minister representative Issahaque Munawaru emphasized the importance of technical education for Africa's economic growth. The university requested government funding for modern training equipment to increase access.
The association plans to expand the program across West and Central Africa. Eyiah encouraged graduates to stay adaptable and uphold professional ethics. The achievement signifies progress toward closing gender gaps in technical professions.
Association President Dominic Kofi Eyiah said the graduates would inspire more women to pursue careers in technical fields. The organization successfully opposed a proposed 50 percent port fee increase for heavy equipment assembly. Mobile crane operators received a temporary exemption from equipment tracking rules under Labor Law Section 2404.
Officials aim to develop a biometric system that links certified operators to their equipment. Deputy Education Minister representative Issahaque Munawaru emphasized the importance of technical education for Africa's economic growth. The university requested government funding for modern training equipment to increase access.
The association plans to expand the program across West and Central Africa. Eyiah encouraged graduates to stay adaptable and uphold professional ethics. The achievement signifies progress toward closing gender gaps in technical professions.
