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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Meets Complementary Education Agency Leadership
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Meets Complementary Education Agency Leadership

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a meeting with the leadership of the Complementary Education Agency (CEA) as part of efforts to strengthen the delivery of complementary education across the country. The meeting, which took place at the Vice President’s Office, was led by the Acting Executive Director of the Agency, Hon. Daniel Kwasi Ashiamah. Discussions centered on ways to enhance the Agency’s capacity to improve access to quality education for children who are outside the formal school system. During the engagement, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang raised concerns about staffing shortages at the Agency, noting that the challenge continues to affect its ability to sustain and expand its operations nationwide. She emphasized the need for adequate human resources to sup...
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Vice President Represents President Mahama at 93rd Ahmadiyya Jalsa Salana in Winneba
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Vice President Represents President Mahama at 93rd Ahmadiyya Jalsa Salana in Winneba

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has represented President John Dramani Mahama at the 93rd Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, held in Winneba, reaffirming government’s commitment to peace, moral leadership, and inclusive national development. Addressing the annual convention, which is held in the spirit of renewal, dialogue, and peace, the Vice President commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for its enduring dedication to national unity and social harmony. She described the Community’s motto, “Love for All, Hatred for None,” as a powerful lesson that continues to resonate across faiths, cultures, and communities in Ghana. The Vice President reflected on the theme of this year’s Jalsa Salana, “Moral Decadence and Our Responsibilities in the Light of Islamic Tea...
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President Mahama Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service
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President Mahama Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service

President John Dramani Mahama today, January 7, marks one year in office with a non-denominational thanksgiving service at the forecourt of Jubilee House, Accra, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Held under the theme “Resetting. Rebuilding. Renewing.”, the service brings together religious leaders, senior state officials, members of the diplomatic corps and invited guests to offer prayers of gratitude and reflect on the nation’s journey over the past year. According to the Presidency, the gathering is to thank God for national stability and to reaffirm the administration’s commitment to renewal, unity and inclusive governance as it enters its second year. President Mahama returned to office after winning the December 7, 2024 elections with 56.55% of the valid votes, and was sworn in on Janua...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Urges Students to Pursue Leadership and Academic Excellence
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Urges Students to Pursue Leadership and Academic Excellence

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaian students to intentionally cultivate leadership and academic excellence grounded in strong values, discipline, and integrity. She made the call during an engagement with thousands of students at the PENSA (Pentecost Students and Associates) Ghana Conference held at Gomoa Fetteh. The conference was organised simultaneously at five centres across the country and brought together young people from various tertiary institutions. Speaking on the theme “Achieving Leadership and Academic Excellence,” the Vice President emphasised that excellence does not occur by chance but is the product of deliberate effort, consistency, and character. She encouraged students to view intellectual strain, uncertainty, and doubt not as...
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Vice President Engages Inland Canoe Fishermen Council on Women’s Welfare, Fish Mall Proposal
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Vice President Engages Inland Canoe Fishermen Council on Women’s Welfare, Fish Mall Proposal

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a meeting with the National Inland Canoe Fishermen Council (NICFC) to deliberate on key challenges confronting inland fishing communities, with a strong focus on the welfare and dignity of women engaged in fish trading. The engagement highlighted the critical role the Council has played since its establishment in 1983 in advocating for improved livelihoods, poverty reduction, and sustainable development among inland fishing communities across the country. The Vice President commended the Council for its consistent grassroots advocacy and reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that uplift vulnerable groups and strengthen local economies. Discussions at the meeting centered on the urgent need to create safe, ...
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Vice President Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Research at CSIR Meeting
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Vice President Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Research at CSIR Meeting

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s strong commitment to scientific research and innovation, describing the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) as a critical driver of Ghana’s development agenda. The Vice President made the remarks during a meeting with the leadership of CSIR, led by its Director-General, Prof. Paul Pinnock Bosu. She noted that CSIR remains Ghana’s foremost research institution, established under the leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and anchored by thirteen specialised institutes across the country. During the engagement, the CSIR team expressed appreciation to government for its continued support, particularly the operationalisation of the Ghana Research Fund. They also welcomed the recent opportunity to par...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commends Trade Ministry’s Drive to Strengthen Local Industry
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commends Trade Ministry’s Drive to Strengthen Local Industry

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a working visit to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry as part of ongoing engagements with key economic and social sector ministries to deepen coordination and accelerate national development. The Vice President met with the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, her Directors, and the leadership of agencies under the Ministry, who presented a comprehensive briefing on progress made and strategic priorities. Among the major achievements highlighted were the Accelerated Export Development Programme aimed at boosting non-traditional exports, and Ghana’s growing participation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Through the support of the Free Zones Authority, 29 Ghanai...
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Lauds Accra College of Medicine at 10th Anniversary and 6th Congregation Ceremony
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Lauds Accra College of Medicine at 10th Anniversary and 6th Congregation Ceremony

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised the Accra College of Medicine (ACM) for a decade of contributions to Ghana’s health sector, urging the institution to expand its national impact as it enters its next phase of growth. Serving as Guest of Honour at the College’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and 6th Congregation Ceremony, the Vice President described the event as an important moment to honour the graduating class and reflect on ten years of excellence in medical education. She commended ACM for “shaping doctors who excel in hospitals and communities across Ghana,” highlighting the school’s commitment to widening access, strengthening student support systems, and investing in technological advancement. These efforts, she said, have positioned the institution as a risi...
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Veep Jane Naana Engages NHIA Leadership; Praises Renewed Confidence in NHIS
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Veep Jane Naana Engages NHIA Leadership; Praises Renewed Confidence in NHIS

The Vice President of the Republic, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has commended the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for what she described as significant progress in strengthening public confidence in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The commendation followed a productive meeting she held with NHIA leadership, led by Chief Executive Dr. Divine Ndonbi Banyubala. During the engagement, the Deputy Chief Executive for Operations, Dr. Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, provided an extensive briefing on recent developments within the scheme. According to the NHIA, enrolment numbers continue to rise nationwide, signalling growing trust in the NHIS. The Vice President was also informed that the uncapping of NHIS funds has released over GHC 3.4 billion into the health sector, ena...
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Veep Engages ABSA Ghana on Inclusivity, SME Growth and Women in Agribusiness
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Veep Engages ABSA Ghana on Inclusivity, SME Growth and Women in Agribusiness

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a strategic meeting with a delegation from ABSA Bank Ghana to discuss the bank’s renewed commitment to inclusivity, SME development, agribusiness, and support for women-led enterprises. Welcoming the ABSA team, the Vice President commended the bank for its deliberate focus on empowering women, particularly within the agribusiness value chain. She highlighted the critical role of women in agro-processing — including those producing oils and other essential products in local communities — and encouraged the bank to expand targeted support to help them modernize their operations. According to her, strengthening financial and technical assistance for these women will not only enhance productivity but also promote dignity and confidence in...
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