Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has paid glowing tributes to women, for their immense contributions to humanity, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

In a post on his social media handles, Dr Bawumia said the contributions of women to society is "immeasurable", and called for them to be continuously honoured with "utmost respect."

"On this special day, I salute women in Ghana, and the world over, for their immeasurable impact on humanity," Dr Bawumia wrote.

"Women's roles in our societies are indispensable, and we must continuously appreciate and honour them, by treating them fairly and with utmosti respect."

March 8 every year, has been set aside as International Women’s Day, to celebrate women for their contributions.