GACL MD urges girls to aim high, pursue aviation careers
The Managing Director (MD) of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has urged young women to aim high and consider careers in aviation.
She stressed that the industry offers limitless opportunities for determined women who want to make a real impact.
Mrs Opare delivered her message as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day celebration, organised by the Women in Aviation International – Ghana Chapter. The event took place in Accra on Saturday, October 25.
Held under the theme ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Aviation,’ the event brought together students from several senior high schools, including Tema Senior High, Methodist Day Senior High, Peki Senior High, Accra High, Corpus Christi Senior High, and Africa Science School.
In her address, Mrs Opare commended Women in Aviation Ghana for their continuous efforts in inspiring and empowering young women to explore opportunities in the aviation sector.
“Aviation is not just about flying planes. It is about teamwork, innovation, service, and connecting people, cultures, and economies. It is an industry that thrives on passion, discipline, and a desire to make a difference in people’s lives through the power of travel and technology,” she said.
The GACL Managing Director noted that more women are now rising into leadership roles in the aviation industry, showing that with determination and equal opportunity, women can excel in traditionally male-dominated fields.
She urged the students to remain curious, disciplined, and committed to learning as they pursue their dreams.
“Every new skill you acquire, every subject you explore, brings you one step closer to your dreams. Education is the key that opens doors, and diligence is what keeps them open,” Mrs Opare advised.
She further encouraged the young ladies to take advantage of mentorship opportunities and explore the diverse career paths available in aviation, including piloting, engineering, air traffic control, and airport management.
Mrs Opare expressed optimism that many of the students present would, in the near future, return as aviation professionals leading teams and inspiring others.
The event was attended by notable personalities, including Madam Juliet Okae, President of Women in Aviation – Ghana Chapter; Madam Elsie Adikie Okutu-Bediako, Station Manager of United Airlines; Madam Eloina Baddoo, General Manager of Delta Air Lines GSA; and Madam Valerie Suberg, Senior Manager of Aircraft Maintenance at Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital.
