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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Also known as: Vice President · Prof. Opoku-Agyemang · Mahamudu Bawumia · former Vice President · Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang · Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang · Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia · Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Prof Opoku-Agyemang · the Vice President · Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang · Naana · Dr Bawumia · Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang · Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang · Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · Dr. Bawumia · NPP flagbearer

Vice President of Ghana championing education modernisation, fiscal discipline, and menstrual hygiene initiatives in schools.

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VP urges teacher colleges to adopt modern pedagogies, digital tools

The News

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on colleges of education to embrace modern pedagogies, digital tools and research-driven approaches to prepare educators for classrooms. She noted that government will expand infrastructure, improve teaching resources, and integrate technology into education delivery.

Why it matters

Vice President's call for modern pedagogy and digital tools signals government commitment to transforming teacher education.

20 hours ago · Daily Guide

Yesterday

  1. VP urges teacher colleges to adopt modern pedagogies, digital tools

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on colleges of education to embrace modern pedagogies, digital tools and research-driven approaches to prepare educators for classrooms. She noted that government will expand infrastructure, improve teaching resources, and integrate technology into education delivery.

    20 hours ago · Daily Guide

  2. Ashanti NPP Elders endorse Afoko for national party chairmanship

    The NPP Ashanti Regional Council of Elders has backed former National Chairman Paul Afoko for the party chairmanship, praising his organisational track record and urging him to work with flagbearer Dr. Bawumia to recover support in the five northern regions ahead of 2028.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide

  3. Asantehene marks 27 years, urges unity amid partisan politics

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, marked his 27th enstoolment anniversary at Manhyia Palace, warning that the adversarial nature of politics threatens Ghana's civility and brotherliness. He presented commemorative gold coins to President Mahama and former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo, as well as former Vice-President Bawumia, recognizing their contributions to the nation's peace architecture.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Ashanti NPP elders back Paul Afoko for party leadership role

    The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the NPP has endorsed Paul Awentami Afoko's leadership abilities and urged him to take up the party chairmanship to help recover support in the five northern regions ahead of 2028 elections. Afoko, currently consulting party figures ahead of an official announcement, expressed gratitude for the endorsement and commitment to the NPP.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ashanti Council of Elders endorses Afoko for NPP national chair

    The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the NPP has backed Awentami Paul Afoko, who is consulting on a possible bid for National Chairman, expressing confidence in his strategic and organisational skills to help the party reclaim support in the northern regions ahead of 2028.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle

  6. Asantehene honours national leaders on 27th enstoolment anniversary

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool by honouring national leaders and prominent figures for their contributions to peace and stability. President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo were among awardees presented with commemorative gold coins for their roles in peacebuilding and national development.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle

  7. NDC has multiple leaders capable of defeating Bawumia

    The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, says the NDC possesses a strong bench of leaders capable of defeating the NPP's presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, citing figures such as Julius Debrah, Cassiel Ato Forson, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as competent leaders ready to govern.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Vice President donates sanitary pads to Upper West schools

    Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, has presented hygiene supplies including about 4,000 sanitary pads donated by Access Bank to selected schools and health facilities in the Upper West Region to support menstrual hygiene, improve girls' school attendance, and promote dignity. The donation is part of the government's free pad distribution initiative and addresses evidence that some girls missed school during menstruation.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Mahama praises Julius Debrah loyalty at 60th birthday service

    President John Mahama praised Julius Debrah for his loyalty, kindness, and humility at Debrah's 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service, describing him as a trusted aide whose service has left a lasting impression on leadership and governance. Mahama noted Debrah's calm nature, efficiency, and affable friendliness, which earned respect from executives during his time as running mate in the Eastern Region.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Otumfuo commends KGL Group's Alex Daddey for Ghana development

    Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised Alex Appau Daddey and KGL Group as an outstanding Ghanaian enterprise, highlighting the company's construction of a mental health facility, payment of GH₵153 million in taxes this year, and sponsorship support. Otumfuo also commended other Ghanaian businesses including Sir Sam Jonah's for contributing to national development across various sectors.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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