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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Urges Accra College of Medicine Graduates to Serve Underserved Communities
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Urges Accra College of Medicine Graduates to Serve Underserved Communities

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on newly graduated medical professionals from the Accra College of Medicine to uphold the institution’s values and extend their expertise to underserved communities across the country. Speaking at the College’s graduation ceremony, the Vice President praised the graduates for their dedication, noting that their achievements reflect the founding vision of the institution. She emphasized that their academic success goes beyond intellect, shaping their character through hard work and sacrifice. She urged the graduates to prioritize service over personal convenience and allow the core values of the College—empathy, compassion, integrity, and dedication to service—to guide every decision they make in their medical careers. “Your train...
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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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Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to AfCFTA and Regional Health Resilience — Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
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Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to AfCFTA and Regional Health Resilience — Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated the country’s unwavering commitment to advancing regional integration and strengthening Africa’s health systems, particularly in the fight against AIDS. Speaking at a high-level conference, the Vice President highlighted Ghana’s leadership role in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a vital platform for shared learning, policy harmonisation, and collective action across the continent. According to her, the next five years will be decisive for Africa as it works to eliminate the threat of AIDS. She stressed that while the continent has the capacity to end the epidemic, achieving this goal will require governments and institutions to prioritise long-term resilience instead of short-term, re...
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Vice President celebrates farmers, reaffirms government commitment to agriculture
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Vice President celebrates farmers, reaffirms government commitment to agriculture

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid glowing tribute to the nation’s farmers as Ghana marks this year’s Farmers’ Day, emphasising their indispensable role in feeding the country and sustaining its development. In a statement issued to commemorate the day, the Vice President praised the dedication of men and women whose labour ensures food security and supports millions of livelihoods. She highlighted the dignity of their work and the hope they sow each season, noting that the nation’s progress is deeply rooted in their commitment. Professor Opoku-Agyemang placed special emphasis on the contributions of women farmers, acknowledging the countless women who head to their farms each day to provide for their families. Their resilience and determination, she said, inspire gove...
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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 Reviews Graduation Parade of Officer Cadet Intake 32; Government Announces Key Reforms to Strengthen Prisons Service
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Vice President Reviews Graduation Parade of Officer Cadet Intake 32; Government Announces Key Reforms to Strengthen Prisons Service

The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Friday served as the Reviewing Officer at the Graduation Parade of Officer Cadet Course Intake 32 at the Prisons Officers Training School. She was accompanied by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and hosted by the Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, together with the leadership of the Ghana Prisons Service. In her address, the Vice President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to building a stronger and more efficient Prisons Service. According to her, the commissioning of a new batch of officer cadets signals the State’s readiness to provide the Service with the necessary personnel and resources to fully execute its mandate. She highlighted several recent policy interventions, in...
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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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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 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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