# Samira Bawumia

Samira Bawumia (née Ramadan) (born on Wednesday, 20 August 1980) is a Ghanaian politician and the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana. She is married to the Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia.

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* the gesture formed part of an initiative to economically support and empower women in the Ghanaian society, especially during festive seasons such as Christmas.
* At the end of every year, we make arrangement through the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Project to support widows, single mothers and the aged so this year my team decided that we come to Ashalaja to support our mothers. We pray that those of you who have lost your husbands, God will give them a peaceful rest while he strengthens and keep you all. May God give you long life to take care of those left behind .
* We pray that as 2024 approaches, the good Lord will continue to protect us, guide us, lead us and bless us with all the blessings in 2024 .
** https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/samira-bawumia-gives-to-widows-aged-at-ashalaja.html
* 2023 should see us continue on the path of economic emancipation and accelerated development.
** https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/FLASHBACK-Power-of-God-manifesting-in-our-economic-outlook-Bawumia-1906175
* The youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the architects of today's transformative actions.
** https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/africas-youth-can-revolutionize-our-approach-to-climate-challenges-samira-bawumia/1wqrb22
* Empowering women with access to cleaner energy sources not only improves their quality of life but also contributes to gender equality, sustainable development, and climate action .
** https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/COP28-Clean-cooking-saves-life-Samira-Bawumia-1892651
** "Ghana’s future will be better if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia becomes president"
* My passion for the wellbeing of women and children birthed the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), a not-for-profit organization established with the purpose of empowering the underprivileged and underserved through diverse social intervention projects. Over the past six and half years, SEHP has undertaken timely initiatives in the areas of health, education, and the economic empowerment of women.
* Regrettably, the voices of the worst affected are drowned out in the conversation. Women, children, and Africa! What is a responsible generation to do in the face of this challenge?
* We should all celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can help forge gender parity and create an equally balanced world. From challenge comes change, so let’s choose to challenge
** Gender equality shared responsibility
* Let us inspire; let us motivate; let us mentor and create an environment that especially allows women to grow and thrive. As we celebrate today, let us remember that International Women’s Day is every day that we speak up; it is every day.
* But I believe that we will get there, and that women, collectively, will change our world for the better. Where there is gender equality, societies are more prosperous; peace is more durable; all of society benefits
** Gender equality shared responsibility
* I call upon governments, organizations, businesses, and individuals to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and embrace the transformative power of gender equality. Let us support initiatives that amplify the voices of women and children, create platforms for their ideas to flourish, and elevate their leadership roles in climate action.
* We cannot make progress without leveraging the full resources of the majority of our population, especially in decision making. Women and children bear the brunt of disaster, both natural and manmade. They are disproportionately and negatively impacted by effects of climate change, even though they contribute the least to climate change
* I urge more action be taken to integrate household energy solutions while accelerating the electrification of healthcare facilities to achieve success not just for our present generation but all generations to come.
** 2nd lady, Samira Bawumia graces WHO conference with a powerful message on boosting clean energy
* Clean cooking continues to be an overlooked climate solution, despite its ability to reduce forest degradation, improve health, empower women, protect the environment, and help achieve numerous other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
* “This election is about our future; it is about electing a leader who truly cares about this country. It is about electing a President who wants to continue the good work that has been done over the last eight years under the leadership of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, our current President,”
* “Dr. Bawumia will serve you. He will be a strong, firm, and decisive leader. While Dr. Bawumia is promising jobs, skills training, and hundreds of millions of dollars for start-ups and youth empowerment, somebody else is giving ‘aboboya’ and polytanks to go and water the plants,”
* “In the last eight years, we have worked hard to serve the people of this country and to solve problems, and there is a lot more to be done. And I want you to trust His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with the mantle."
* “He is an honest man, he is a hard-working man, he is an intelligent man who will bring bold solutions for this country. And I know that with his leadership, this country will move leaps and bounds.”