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Veep Celebrates Mothers, Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Empowerment
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Veep Celebrates Mothers, Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Empowerment

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid glowing tribute to mothers across Ghana and the world in celebration of Mother’s Day, describing them as the backbone of families, communities, and national development. In a Mother’s Day message, the Vice President acknowledged the strength, sacrifice, wisdom, and unconditional love demonstrated by mothers, saying their resilience and dedication continue to inspire society. “Today, we recognise the strength, sacrifice, wisdom, and unconditional love of mothers across Ghana and around the world,” she stated. According to her, mothers play a critical role in holding families and communities together, while also contributing significantly to national economies through their hard work and commitment. The Vice President further reaf...
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DACF Reforms Boost Transparency, Drive Grassroots Development — Vice President

The Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has commended the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) for implementing far-reaching reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and impact in local governance and development.During a working visit by officials from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Secretariat to the DACF, led by its Administrator, Michael Harry Yamson, the Vice President underscored the Fund’s critical role in driving grassroots development and addressing regional disparities.Established under District Assemblies Common Fund Act 455 in 1994, the DACF has served as a key financing mechanism for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), supporting infrastructure development and essential services across the country.The engagement highlighted major operati...
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VP Launches SEED Programme to Tackle Youth Unemployment
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VP Launches SEED Programme to Tackle Youth Unemployment

The Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has officially launched the Students Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Programme at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, in a move aimed at equipping students with entrepreneurial skills to address youth unemployment in Ghana. Speaking at the launch, the Vice President said the SEED initiative forms part of government’s broader strategy to empower young people and reduce the growing rate of unemployment among the youth. She noted that the programme reflects the commitment of President John Dramani Mahama to create sustainable opportunities for the country’s young population. According to her, SEED is designed to nurture a new generation of student entrepreneurs by supporting them to transform innovative ideas i...
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Vice President Opens SHEA 2026 Conference, Calls for Value Addition in Ghana’s Shea Industry
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Vice President Opens SHEA 2026 Conference, Calls for Value Addition in Ghana’s Shea Industry

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially opened the SHEA 2026 Conference, hosted by the Global Shea Alliance with support from the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat. The Alliance, inaugurated in 2011 under former President John Dramani Mahama, has over the past 15 years grown into a key platform for collaboration, driving progress in the shea industry across Africa. This year’s conference has brought together participants from 21 African countries, alongside major development partners. Delivering her keynote address, the Vice President underscored the urgent need for Ghana and the wider African continent to move beyond the export of raw shea materials and embrace value-added production. She explained that this shift aligns with the governme...
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Vice President Engages Ghanaian Diaspora in Spain, Outlines Government Agenda
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Vice President Engages Ghanaian Diaspora in Spain, Outlines Government Agenda

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, representing President John Dramani Mahama, has met with members of Ghana’s diaspora community in Vic following her participation in the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Initiative in Defence of Democracy. The engagement brought together Ghanaian nationals living in Spain, including traditional leaders, the Ghana Union, and various community associations across provinces. The Vice President was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe. Delivering greetings on behalf of President Mahama, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang commended Ghanaians in Spain for maintaining a positive image of the country abroad. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Honoured Twice at Volta Region Festivals
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Honoured Twice at Volta Region Festivals

Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed profound gratitude after being enstooled twice in a single day during traditional celebrations in the Volta Region. The Vice President received the rare honour during two major cultural festivals, underscoring her growing symbolic recognition within traditional leadership circles and highlighting the enduring relevance of Ghana’s cultural heritage. She was first enstooled as Mama Adjagba I of Kedzi during the 2026 Norvikporgbe Za Festival. Later in the day, she was again honoured as Mama Tortsogbe I of Sokpoe at the 40th edition of the Tortsogbeza Festival. The Vice President described the dual recognition as a reflection of the deep value of Ghana’s cultural traditions and the importance of preserving such heritage...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Celebrates Krachiwura’s 25 Years of Leadership
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Celebrates Krachiwura’s 25 Years of Leadership

The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has joined the people of Krachi in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the enstoolment of Krachiwura Nana Mprah Besemuna III, praising his enduring legacy of unity and transformational leadership. The anniversary celebration, held under the theme “25 Years of Transformational Leadership: A Call to Revive Our Heritage and Rebuild Our Alliances,” brought together traditional leaders, community members, and dignitaries to honour the Krachiwura’s contributions over the past quarter century. In her address, the Vice President highlighted the critical role of chieftaincy in preserving cultural heritage, maintaining peace, and fostering unity within communities. She commended the Krachiwura for his continuous efforts to unite chiefs ...
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Vice President Visits Collapsed Building Site, Commends Rescue Efforts
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Vice President Visits Collapsed Building Site, Commends Rescue Efforts

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has visited the Accra New Town Experimental School following the collapse of a multi-storey building on the premises, describing the response by emergency services as commendable while calling for stricter adherence to building regulations. During the visit on Monday morning, the Vice President received a detailed briefing on the incident. She was accompanied by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, as well as personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, including the 48 Engineer Regiment, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service, and the National Disaster Management Organisation. According to officials, a total of 23 victims were rescued from the debris, while three people sadly lo...
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Vice President Launches Heritage Village to Boost Ghana’s Gold Value Chain
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Vice President Launches Heritage Village to Boost Ghana’s Gold Value Chain

Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched the Heritage Village initiative by Goldbod Jewellery, a strategic platform aimed at promoting locally crafted gold jewellery while advancing Ghana’s value-added industrialisation agenda. The initiative, spearheaded by Gertrude Emefa Donkor, reflects a growing national push to transition from the export of raw gold to the production of refined, high-value products. It is also designed to empower local artisans and strengthen Ghana’s creative economy. Held in line with the celebration of Ghana Month, the three-day event positions gold not merely as a natural resource, but as a symbol of national pride, innovation, and economic transformation. Speaking at the launch, the Vice President commended the organisers for their contribution t...
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Ghana, EU Sign Landmark Security and Defence Partnership
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Ghana, EU Sign Landmark Security and Defence Partnership

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has welcomed Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, on her official visit to Ghana. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening the long-standing relationship between Ghana and the European Union, culminating in the signing of a historic Ghana–European Union Security and Defence Partnership. With this agreement, Ghana becomes the first African nation to enter into such a strategic arrangement with the EU, joining other global partners including the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and Norway. Speaking during the engagement, the Vice President commended the EU for its continued support through key initiatives such as the European ...
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