Sunyani, Jan 24, GNA - The northern sector coordinator of the Women Supporters Union of Ghana, Madam Felicia Adomah, has urged women to explore and develop their talents for the benefit of the society. She said that "women have a lot of potentials that can be tapped for the nation's development" and therefore advised them not to limit themselves to only home-keeping.

Madam Adomah said this when addressing the launch of the Union in Sunyani to boost women's support for the national football team, the Black Stars in the CAN 2008 African Cup of Nations tournament. The coordinator emphasized that the aim of the Union was to encourage women to develop their talents and to fight for their rights and exhibit their nationalism.

The Union, which was established a few years ago, has branches all over the country and its positive impact on women was impressive with the Brong Ahafo regional branch so far registering about 500 members. Madam Adomah said that the women's body is not only out to urge women to support sports but also to help them to acquire skills and training to improve their living standards.

"Women by nature have been created in a very special way and can easily make progress in all situations", and are good supporters of sports but needed to be encouraged to improve and promote the socio-economic development of the country.

Mr. Kofi Kumi, National Coordinator of the Union asked women not to concentrate only on attending meetings but to have enough time to take care of their families.

He urged the members to encourage their family members to register with the National Health Insurance Scheme to enjoy better health delivery services.

The National Coordinator appealed to members and the general public against politicizing the activities of the Union, which he said was open to all members of the public including men.