Ghanaian Lady Appointed First Female Senior Plant Metallurgist For Newmont’s Ahafo South Mine
- Evelyn Ofori Atta has been appointed as the Senior Plant Metallurgist at Newmont's Ahafo South Mine
- This makes her the first Ghanaian woman to hold such a prestigious position at the mining site
- She initially joined Newmont in 2020 as the first female Plant Metallurgist at the mine, where she oversaw significant operations
A Ghanaian woman, Evelyn Ofori Atta, made history by becoming the first female to be appointed as Senior Plant Metallurgist for Newmont's Ahafo South Mine.
Evelyn joined Newmont in 2020 as the first female Plant Metallurgist at the Ahafo South Mine and, according to the company, demonstrated exceptional leadership, which led to groundbreaking projects.
In a post shared on Facebook by Newmont Africa, it stated that Evelyn also showed outstanding commitment to the company's safety value and innovation.
Source: Facebook
Beyond her professional achievements, Evelyn actively contributes to promoting gender diversity and supporting women's equality and equity within Newmont.
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"Her impact extends beyond professional accomplishments. She is an active member of the Women and Allies Business Resource Group, Newmont's internal Business Resource Group which promotes gender diversity and supports the equality and equity of women in Newmont, in line with Newmont's value of inclusion."
Evelyn's appointment comes at a significant time as the world marked International Day for Women and Girls in Science on February 8-9, 2024, where the contributions of women in the field of science were recognised.
23-year-old Ghanaian lady was appointed as vice CEO of Chinese Company during her NSS
A 23-year-old lady doing her National Service at the time was appointed Executive Assistant to the CEO of the company she was serving.
Priscilla Amovi said her journey started when she got a part-time job recommended by a Chinese lecturer during her studies at the University of Ghana.
This eventually led to her rapid advancement within TIAST West Africa Company Limited and her subsequent prestigious position.
Ghanaian Woman Appointed First Female CEO Of UBA Africa
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that UBA appointed Abiola Bawuah as its first female CEO, excluding Nigeria, signalling its commitment to diversity, with eight female CEOs now across Africa.
Bawuah, who previously served as Regional CEO for West Africa and CEO in Ghana, is praised for her contributions to the bank's growth and expertise in commercial banking.
UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu highlights Bawuah's significant role in enhancing the bank's presence and engagement in Africa over a decade.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
