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Vice President of Ghana who launched the revised national Cultural Policy and advocates for healthcare self-sufficiency and agricultural investment across Africa.
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Joy Online
… In a recent development, a delegation from York University met with Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to deepen educational partnerships and expand opportunities for academic exchange, innovation, and youth development. …
From Ghana to Canada: The rising influence of Ghanaian scholars opening global doors for studentsJoy Online
… According to him, the Vice President chaired the meeting in Mahama’s absence. Kwakye Ofosu further disclosed that Cabinet rejected the idea of handing over the lease directly and instead insisted on a competitive process. …
Mahama recused himself over Damang Mine deal – Kwakye Ofosu rejects Ibrahim state capture claimsDaily Guide
… He also cited recent high-level engagements between Ghana and the EU, including the signing of the Peace and Security and Defence Partnership by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Kaja Kallas. …
Ghana Peaceful ‘Island’ In Unruly Waters – EU AmbassadorJoy Online
… osition itself to lead in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, energy transition, and data sovereignty as African Continental Free Trade Area presents opportunities for market integration and growth, the Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang …
Vice President delivers keynote address at 16th Oxford Africa ConferenceJoy Online
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has engaged with Ghanaian students at the University as part of her participation of the Oxford Africa Conference at the University. …
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang engages Ghanaian students at University of OxfordJoy Online
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has launched a fierce critique of the international geopolitical architecture, branding the current system of global governance as fundamentally unbalanced. …
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang demands a permanent African voice on the UN Security CouncilJoy Online
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has delivered a sobering reality check regarding the nation’s financial recovery, warning that recent improvements in macroeconomic indicators must not be mistaken for final victory. …
‘The work is only beginning’ – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang warns against economic complacencyJoy Online
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a new model of African leadership focused on credible implementation, institutional resilience, and long-term economic transformation. …
Africa must build its own systems and lead its transformation – Vice PresidentJoy Online
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has met with a delegation from York University to discuss expanding academic collaboration and strengthening partnerships between Ghanaian and international universities. …
Vice President meets York University delegation to deepen academic partnershipsThe Chronicle
… The case against the vice-president stemmed from her alleged misuse of public funds and public threats against Marcos, his wife and his cousin, the former House speaker. …
Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second timePresident John Mahama returned from state visits to the UK and Belarus and made a lighthearted remark when a South African Airways plane drowned out his voice while addressing reporters at Accra International Airport, drawing laughs from Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and sparking social media discussion between Ghanaian and South African users.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama returned from state visits to the UK and Belarus and made a lighthearted remark when a South African Airways plane drowned out his voice while addressing reporters at Accra International Airport, drawing laughs from Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and sparking social media discussion between Ghanaian and South African users.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged stronger stakeholder collaboration to unlock Ghana's culture and creative industry for job creation and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch of Ghana's Revised Cultural Policy. She highlighted UNESCO recognitions of Ghana's Kente and Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and urged citizens to learn local languages and use technology to digitise indigenous culture.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched Ghana's Revised National Cultural Policy, which the government describes as a strategic roadmap for heritage preservation and strengthening cultural and creative industries to drive economic growth and job creation. The policy aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2030.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged African countries to break from aid dependency and treat healthcare as a national security and economic priority driven by domestic investment and strong health workforces. At the 2026 Annual Health Summit, she stressed the importance of strengthening Ghana's health workforce through strategic recruitment, equitable deployment, and improved retention, particularly in underserved communities.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the launch of Ghana's revised National Cultural Policy, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged Ghanaians to develop an interest in learning at least one additional language beyond their mother tongue, describing language acquisition and cultural intelligence as critical tools for development in an interconnected world.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched Ghana's revised national Cultural Policy on June 8, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra, replacing the 2004 version and positioning culture as a key pillar for heritage preservation, economic growth, and national development aligned with UN and African Union agendas.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus, where he secured bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and technical cooperation. Key agreements include the Ghana–UK Growth and Investment Partnership, which covers ship repair facility development in Takoradi, commercial afforestation projects in the Oti Region, AI training, and healthcare workforce capacity building.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy at the National Theatre in Accra on June 9, describing it as a blueprint to harness Ghana's cultural heritage to drive economic growth and strengthen the creative economy. The updated framework seeks to leverage both tangible and intangible cultural heritage for national development, reflects contemporary realities including digital creative industries, and aims to preserve Ghana's traditions while empowering youth participation in the cultural sector.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy on June 9 at the National Theatre in Accra. The policy provides a strategic framework for preserving and promoting Ghana's cultural heritage while positioning culture as a driver of national development, economic growth, and creative innovation.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion essay examines the gap between women's entry into politics and their advancement to leadership positions. Women hold only 14.9% of parliamentary seats and around 4.1% in local assemblies, ranking Ghana 147th globally for women's parliamentary representation, behind Rwanda, Senegal, and Namibia.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
West African leaders and partners at an investment roundtable in Ghana called for increased regional investment in rice production to improve food security, reduce imports, and create jobs, with a target of achieving rice self-sufficiency by 2035. The roundtable identified investment opportunities across the rice value chain including irrigation, seed systems, machinery, milling, and storage.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A structure in Avenor's North Industrial Area collapsed on Sunday morning, killing at least two people and injuring several others. Emergency teams rescued three people from the rubble, and rescue efforts were ongoing as authorities called for stricter adherence to building regulations and safety standards.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited a collapsed four-storey building at Avenor Industrial Area in Accra where two persons are believed trapped, calling on Ghanaians to abide by the law and act responsibly to prevent avoidable disasters. She stressed the importance of accountability in the construction sector and strict compliance with building regulations.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited victims of a June 3 fire at Accra Central Market and adjoining police barracks annex, donating relief items including 100 mattresses, 300 blankets, 300 mosquito nets, 30 cartons of cooking oil and clothing. She called for a comprehensive assessment of the destruction and measures to prevent future incidents.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of the Interior and Ghana Police Service have given GH₵15,000 to each family affected by a fire at Accra Central Police Barracks on June 3. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly also contributed GH₵120,000 to support ongoing relief efforts coordinated by the Interior Ministry and Police Service.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited the fire scene at the Police Barracks opposite the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on Friday, June 5, calling for accountability and stronger preventive measures. She questioned the building's history, maintenance, and oversight, and urged authorities to examine root causes and prevent future tragedies while supporting affected individuals and families.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on NDC appointees and members to remain committed to implementing policies that bring meaningful improvements to Ghanaians' lives, emphasizing that party policies must produce visible results in citizens' daily lives rather than remain political promises.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath at Banda-Ahenkro to mark the 47th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising, which was staged in 1979 by former President Jerry John Rawlings to strengthen probity, accountability and social justice. The ceremony included wreath-laying, a perpetual flame lighting, and a parade by students, with the event themed "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising."
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to take greater control of their food systems by investing strategically in agriculture, reducing dependence on food imports and strengthening regional cooperation. She noted that Africa spends more than US$50 billion annually on food imports despite having fertile land and abundant water resources, and stressed that transforming agriculture into a modern commercial industry is essential for job creation and economic growth.
3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
ECOWAS aims to achieve regional rice self-sufficiency by 2035 and is urging governments, investors and development partners to accelerate financing. The region currently produces only 61 percent of the rice it consumes, with supply gaps widening despite a 44 percent increase in rice output between 2008 and 2024.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government announced a new policy requiring rice importers to demonstrate verifiable partnerships with local rice producers before receiving import permits, aiming to accelerate progress toward self-sufficiency and reduce the import bill.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama received a delegation from the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday to discuss development issues and matters of shared national interest. He reaffirmed government commitment to the region's economy and outlined interventions including special markets, Farmer Service Centres, a 50,000-tonne cashew processing factory, road projects, and a Regional Hospital.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A citizen has filed a petition with CHRAJ demanding an investigation into President John Mahama over conflict-of-interest allegations related to the takeover of the Damang Mine by the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama, whose firm E&P received the concession from Gold Fields in April 2026. The petitioner invokes constitutional articles barring public officers from placing themselves in situations of personal interest conflict.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ekow Kwainoe, Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, has been honoured at the ACI World Congress 2026 for his exceptional contribution to global financial markets and Ghana's economic governance. The award, presented by the Bank of Ghana Governor, recognised his role as one of the architects of Ghana's integration into global financial markets and his position as the first president of ACI Ghana.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, speaking at the ACI World Congress 2026 in Accra, called for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence to strengthen Africa's financial markets and support economic transformation. She emphasized that while AI and digital finance create opportunities to improve efficiency and expand financial access, African countries must ensure innovation is guided by strong ethical standards, accountability, and robust regulatory systems.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has defended the party's decision to replace Haruna Iddrisu and Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka as Minority Leader and Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament ahead of the 2024 general elections, describing the move as a strategic political decision rather than a personal action aimed at sidelining the two senior figures.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned 100 new Metro Mass Transit Limited buses as part of a government plan to deploy 300 mass transit buses across all 16 regions. The buses have been registered, insured, and inspected, and are set for deployment to high-demand commuter corridors to ease urban traffic congestion and improve public transit reliability.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said President John Mahama's renewed focus on STEM education is aimed at equipping Ghanaian students with skills to think critically and solve problems. The push includes robotics, experimentation, and play-based learning to strengthen foundational learning and make students more curious and creative.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 new buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited as part of a government intervention to deploy 300 buses nationwide and strengthen Ghana's public transport system. The buses have been registered, insured, and inspected for immediate deployment to high-demand routes.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →