Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, H.E. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, has called on women to recognise their God-given potential and become active agents of transformation in society.
She made the call at the 2026 National Women’s Conference organised by The Church of Pentecost UK in London.
The conference was held on the theme: “Woman! Unleashed: To Transform Society Through the Power of the Gospel and the Holy Spirit.”
Mrs Benson commended the leadership of the Church for creating a platform for spiritual renewal, reflection and empowerment. She described the conference theme as powerful and inspiring, noting that it reinforced the need to recognise women not merely as beneficiaries of development but as active agents of transformation capable of shaping families, strengthening institutions and influencing nations.
“An unleashed woman is one who recognises her God-given potential, rises above limiting circumstances and uses her gifts, faith and influence to make a meaningful difference,” she said.
Quoting Acts 1:8, the High Commissioner said the promise of power through the coming of the Holy Spirit was not intended for personal edification alone but also to equip believers for purposeful service and impactful witness.
She cited biblical figures such as Deborah and Esther as examples of women who demonstrated courage, wisdom, resilience and leadership. She stressed that circumstances of birth and societal expectations should not diminish the potential God had placed within individuals.
Referencing Proverbs 31:25, she quoted: “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come,” describing the passage as a reflection of the character of a woman who approaches life with confidence, dignity and resilience.
Mrs Benson also highlighted the invaluable contributions of Ghanaian women in the diaspora, noting that across the United Kingdom and Ireland, they were raising families, building businesses, excelling in professional careers, serving in public institutions and supporting community initiatives.
She said their contributions demonstrated that women’s empowerment was not merely an abstract ideal but a practical necessity for societal development.
She called for collective efforts to encourage young women to pursue education, develop their talents, embrace entrepreneurship and aspire to leadership positions while addressing barriers that prevent them from accessing opportunities.
According to her, the Church has an important role beyond its spiritual mission, particularly in shaping values, strengthening families, developing leaders and mobilising communities.
She further encouraged The Church of Pentecost UK to continue nurturing women who are spiritually grounded, intellectually equipped and socially conscious. She also urged the Church to make its congregations places where young women could receive mentorship and develop their God-given gifts.
“Whether you are a mother, a student, a professional, an entrepreneur, a minister of the Gospel or a community volunteer, your contribution matters,” she said.
Mrs Benson also called for stronger ties between Ghana and its diaspora, emphasising that the knowledge, expertise and networks of Ghanaians living abroad remained valuable resources for national development.
She urged participants to ensure that their prayers translated into compassionate service, knowledge into innovation and relationships into meaningful collaboration.
“Let the prayers offered here translate into compassionate service; let the knowledge shared inspire innovation; let the relationships established lead to meaningful collaboration; and let the spiritual renewal experienced here strengthen the resolve of every participant to become an agent of positive change,” she urged.
Story by Bright Yao Dzaka
