Young Ghanaian Woman Earns Praise for Breaking Barriers as a Female Plumber

• A young Ghanaian woman gained widespread admiration for working as a plumber, breaking barriers in a field mostly dominated by men
• A video of her performing plumbing tasks at a construction site trended on X, and many people praised her dedication and skill
• Her story inspired conversations about the value of vocational training for women and challenged traditional views on gender roles

A young Ghanaian woman has captured the attention and admiration of many after a video of her working as a plumber at a construction site surfaced on social media.

A video spotted by YEN.com.gh showed the unnamed woman's dedication and proficiency in a field traditionally dominated by men.

For instance, it was evident that the lady genuinely loves the job as she performed her various daily tasks diligently while wearing her protective equipment. The clip depicted her assembling pipes and working in challenging environments.

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Woman wins hearts working as female plumber

The Ghanaian woman's commitment to her craft has resonated with many, earning her words of encouragement and applause from netizens across the platform.

As of the time of publishing this report, YEN.com.gh could not immediately verify the lady's official social media handles.

However, the focus remains on her remarkable work ethic and the positive impact it is having on perceptions of women in technical fields.

According to her, she has been working in the plumbing industry for over eight years.

She also said she grew up with a passion for technical work, initially wanting to pursue electrical engineering. Despite family pressure to pursue nursing or science-related office jobs, she followed her passion for hands-on trade work.

Watch the video below:

Watch another clip where she spoke about the struggles and challenges she encounters as a female plumber:

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Ghanaians applaud woman's dedication and plumbing skills

The story of this industrious plumber aligned with broader conversations about gender roles and opportunities in technical fields.

Some Ghanaians who came across her video on X suggested that her skills could open doors to international opportunities, while others discussed the importance of vocational education in women. Some of the comments are below.

@SamTuga44 commented:

"Play play she go win plenty million ¢¢ contracts coz e get why."

@HaroldOhene wrote:

"Proper definition of industrious.👌🏽"

@Medwenmeho68692 said:

"Black Mentality.. When a lady is making it in the media market, she is into bad things and other people's husbands. When she is into hard labour then she’s hard-working and deserves an award. Bibinii is wired to praise suffering; anything apart from that is weird."

@evils_only wrote:

"This be the kind of woman men should invest their energy and money into not Yaaaanoooo."

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@brightawu1 commented:

"Well done madam. God bless you."

@_oohoo_2 said:

"My grandma used to say to my female cousins: Learn how to work, for you can’t eat your beauty. This lady is doing just that. God bless her hustle."

Winifred Quartey builds family's funeral services business

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Winifred Quartey had been recognised as one of the youngest female morticians in Ghana, also defying stereotypes in a male-dominated industry.

Winifred took over her father's mortuary in Agona Swedru to build on a 25-year legacy in the funeral services industry.

Breaking societal norms, Winifred discussed the challenges of her career and how she overcame stigma and stereotypes.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh