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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Calls for African-Led Health Reforms at ICASA 2025 Opening
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Calls for African-Led Health Reforms at ICASA 2025 Opening

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged African nations to take greater ownership of their public health priorities as the continent faces declining global support for healthcare. She made the call while delivering the opening remarks at the 23rd International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2025), held in Accra, on behalf of former President John Dramani Mahama. The event drew high-profile dignitaries, including the First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, and the First Lady of Sierra Leone, H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. The Vice President warmly welcomed delegates from across the continent and emphasized Ghana’s pride in hosting a conference dedicated to advancing scientific research and strengthening Africa’s public health respons...
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Vice President Graces 59th Special Congregation at KNUST, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Inclusive Higher Education
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Vice President Graces 59th Special Congregation at KNUST, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Inclusive Higher Education

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang today joined the leadership and academic community of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for the university’s 59th Special Congregation, a ceremony marked by the conferment of honorary degrees and doctorates on award recipients and graduands. The Vice President attended the event alongside Asantehene and Chancellor of KNUST, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, faculty members, staff, families, and distinguished guests. Delivering remarks on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang expressed gratitude to KNUST for the honour of participating in the academic milestone and highlighted the role of academia in shaping national development. She undersco...
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Accelerating Industrialization with Key Government Policies
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Accelerating Industrialization with Key Government Policies

The Vice President highlighted flagship initiatives under President Mahama’s leadership aimed at unlocking the potential of Ghana’s industrialization agenda. Among them is the 24-Hour Economy Policy, which is designed to encourage industries to operate in round-the-clock shifts, increase productivity, enhance competitiveness, and create more employment opportunities. She also made reference to the Feed Ghana Programme, which is boosting agricultural production to improve food security and provide raw materials for local manufacturing and processing. According to her, the government is prioritizing value addition by creating an enabling business environment that expands production capacity, decentralizes industrial operations, and promotes sustainable growth. Government to Deepe...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at State Funeral
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at State Funeral

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman joined national leaders, dignitaries, and citizens on Friday at the state funeral of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, where she paid glowing tribute to the former First Lady’s exceptional service to the nation. In a heartfelt message shared earlier in the day, the Vice President described the event as a solemn moment of honour, highlighting Nana Konadu’s remarkable life, her deep commitment to Ghana, and her unwavering dedication to empowering young girls through education. “It was a solemn moment to honour her remarkable life, her service to Ghana, and her enduring commitment to the empowerment and education of the girl child,” she stated. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, government officials, traditional rulers, and citizens, re...
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Ghana’s Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Addresses 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda
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Ghana’s Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Addresses 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has delivered a compelling address at the 7th AU–EU Summit held in Luanda, Angola, where she conveyed warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama and congratulated the host nation on its 50th anniversary of independence. She expressed Ghana’s gratitude to the Government of Angola and the African Union Commission for their “exceptional hospitality” as leaders gathered to deepen cooperation between Africa and the European Union. In her remarks, the Vice President highlighted the AU–EU partnership as one rooted in shared values and a joint commitment to sustainable development. She praised the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) as a major continental achievement that enables African-led responses to conflict. ...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Explores Strategic Partnership with Portage Energy on Sustainable Waste Management
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Explores Strategic Partnership with Portage Energy on Sustainable Waste Management

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a high-level meeting with Portage Energy, a clean-energy company known for advancing cutting-edge solutions in sustainable waste management and waste-to-energy technologies. The engagement forms part of government’s broader efforts to attract strategic partnerships that support Ghana’s environmental sustainability and energy transition agenda. Portage Energy is currently exploring innovative approaches to converting waste into clean energy, including the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)—a rapidly emerging global alternative that reduces carbon emissions in the aviation sector. Their interest in the Ghanaian market aligns with the country’s search for modern, science-driven methods of managing waste while expanding its renewa...
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Vice President calls for leadership development in Africa’s public universities to promote academic freedom 
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Vice President calls for leadership development in Africa’s public universities to promote academic freedom 

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Academic Staff Associations (ASAs) across Africa to ensure leadership development in their public universities to promote academic freedom and democratisation.  She said such an approach will help consolidate not only intellectual discourse but promote networking and collaboration, advocacy and representation, dissemination of knowledge, standards-setting and accreditation among others. The Vice President said this at the maiden edition of Academic Freedom Conference in Ghana, organized by the Africa Coalition for Academic Freedom (ACAF) in collaboration with Scholars at risk Network (SAR).  The Conference was on the theme: "Safeguarding Academic Freedom in Africa: A Continental Dialogue for Collective Action,"...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Represents President Mahama at SWAG @ 50, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Sports Development
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Represents President Mahama at SWAG @ 50, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Sports Development

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has applauded the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) for five decades of unwavering dedication to promoting Ghanaian sports, describing the association’s impact as “enduring and indispensable.” She made the remarks while representing His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the 50th Anniversary celebration of SWAG, where she also received a special award on behalf of the President. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President praised SWAG for consistently uplifting Ghanaian athletes through recognition and storytelling that inspire excellence across all sporting disciplines. According to her, SWAG’s work has significantly contributed to motivating sportsmen and women to uphold high standards while showcasing the depth of talent acr...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Visits Stampede Victims at 37 Military Hospital
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Visits Stampede Victims at 37 Military Hospital

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a compassionate visit to victims of the recent stampede who are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. She was accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Gyemfi, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong. The Vice President and her team spent time with each patient, offering words of encouragement and assuring them of the government’s full support throughout their recovery process. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang commended the doctors, nurses, and medical staff for their swift intervention and unwavering dedication. She noted that their professionalism and timely response were crucial in stabilizing the situation and ensuring that the injured received the urgent care they needed....
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Mourns Victims of Military Recruitment Stampede
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Mourns Victims of Military Recruitment Stampede

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) screening exercise on Wednesday, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. In a heartfelt message, the Vice President extended her condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy and full recovery. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic stampede that occurred during yesterday’s military screening exercise. My heartfelt condolences go to the families who have lost their loved ones, and I wish the injured a swift and full recovery,” she said. Professor Opoku-Agyemang also called on the public to keep the affected families in their thoughts and prayers, emphasizing the need for national unity and compassion in ...
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