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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

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Vice President of Ghana who addresses youth on digital responsibility, development, and domestic policy priorities.

2026-04-242026-09-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Among the dignitaries that grace the maiden annual memorial public lecture were Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Dr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Presidency and Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Finance Minister and Acting Defence Minister.

    GAF observes maiden Omane Boamah memorial lecture
  3. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has highlighted the importance of literature and indigenous languages in preserving Africa’s identity, history and cultural heritage.

    Writers must tell Africa’s story through literature and local languages – Vice President to PAWA Ghana delegation
  4. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Ghana, after which members of the bereaved family and other dignitaries paid their final respects.

    ‘Victor Gbeho belonged to a rare class of nation builders’ – Mahama
  5. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama together with Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Friday, led Ghanaians to bid farewell to Mr James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and a career diploma at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.

    Mahama leads nation in bidding farewell to James Victor Gbeho
  6. July 2026
  7. The Chronicle

    Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who also chairs the Armed Forces Council, are expected to attend the service.

    Gov’t Unveils Activities To Mark First Anniversary Of Helicopter Tragedy
  8. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama, who is Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Chair of the Armed Forces Council, are expected to attend alongside government officials, members of the security services and the families

    Gov’t announces week-long national tribute to ‘Departed 8’ of helicopter crash
  9. Joy Online

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday attended and officially opened the 7th Annual Conference of the Africa Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) 2026 in Accra.

    Photos: Vice President opens APSA 2026 Conference in Accra
  10. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice sector, describing an effective and independent judiciary as essential to safeguarding democracy and driving national development.

    Vice President reaffirms government’s commitment to strengthening justice sector
  11. Joy Online

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government will issue a position paper outlining its considered response to the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee.

    Government to issue position paper on constitutional review recommendations – Veep
  12. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has engaged with members of the Ghanaian community in Potomac, Maryland in the United States of America.

    Vice President Opoku-Agyemang engages Ghanaians in Maryland, United States

Friday 11 September

  1. Mahama swears in three new Supreme Court judges

    President John Dramani Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court judges—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Justice Tony Forson—and urged them to let the Constitution guide their decisions and remain unmoved by public pressures or political interests.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newly sworn Supreme Court Judges assure independence from President

    Three newly inaugurated Supreme Court Judges—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson—were sworn in by President Mahama at the Presidency. Justice Essah assured on behalf of the judges that they would be independent enough to decide according to law, interpreting and applying it faithfully, impartially, and courageously.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Mahama urges SOE boards to prove measurable public value creation

    President Mahama told Ghana's state-owned enterprises that they must convert financial gains into lasting operational efficiency and demonstrate credible evidence of value created for citizens, stressing that public ownership must produce public value and that persistent losses can no longer be quietly transferred to the national budget.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Use digital platforms responsibly to build peace, Opoku-Agyemang tells youth

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged young people to use digital platforms responsibly and avoid content that fuels prejudice, misinformation and social division, saying technology can either deepen divisions or expand knowledge and promote peaceful communities. She made the call at the 2026 West Africa Youth Days in Accra.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. TEIN UK-Ireland meets Ghana High Commissioner on student support

    A delegation from the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) UK–Ireland met with Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom to discuss support measures for Ghanaians studying and working in the UK and Ireland, focusing on engagement with students, lecturers, researchers and young professionals.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. Vice President receives Democracy Cup on behalf of President

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang received the Democracy Cup at the Jubilee House on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama from the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The Cup, in its third edition, promotes responsible citizenship and national unity and symbolises the shared responsibility of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary to safeguard democracy.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. Ghana leads African pension funds shift into private equity

    Ghana is being recognised as a leading example of how domestic pension savings can be invested in private equity, venture capital, and SME financing. The country has launched initiatives including GVCA's 5% Pension and Insurance Industry Compact and a $70m SME Fund of Funds, and recently hosted the 7th Africa Pension Supervisors Association Conference in Accra.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President urges African ownership of development and narratives

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang told the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali that Africans must move beyond implementing external solutions to building their own capacity, institutions and expertise to address challenges. She encouraged African-led research and education that equips young people to shape Africa's future.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Vice President urges Africa to lead own development, solutions

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on Africans to take greater ownership of the continent's development and narratives, stating Africa must build its own institutions, expertise and capacity rather than implementing solutions designed elsewhere. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Rwanda, she emphasised that Pan-Africanism's core conviction—that Africans can work together to determine their own future—must remain central to development today.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President attends Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Rwanda

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa Mindset Reset Forum (August 25-26), organized by the Africa School of Governance. The forum brings together about 2,500 delegates from across African politics, business, academia, and civil society to discuss strengthening governance, institutions, and execution for continental development.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. VP praises Bono unity, urges cultural preservation and youth employment

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commended the peaceful co-existence and unity of Bono chiefs and people at the 2026 "Meko Bono" festival, calling on them to preserve their culture and traditions to create job opportunities for youth and drive local economic development.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 23 August

  1. Vice President pledges agricultural support at Atebubu homecoming festival

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang pledged government commitment to minimising post-harvest losses and boosting agricultural productivity through the Feed Ghana programme during the Meko Bono Homecoming and Festival 2026 in Atebubu, addressing farming communities in the Bono East Region.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Vice President addresses tax reform at CITG conference

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang attended the 14th Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, where she stressed the need for a fair and efficient tax system that generates revenue for development without burdening businesses and individuals. She emphasized that effective tax administration must focus on easier compliance through stronger systems, technology use, simpler processes and improved taxpayer education, alongside tax law reforms.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government reviewing tax laws to modernise administration

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana is undertaking a comprehensive review of its tax laws to simplify compliance, improve fairness, and ensure the regime keeps pace with the changing economy. The review includes modernising tax administration through technology adoption, improved data systems, and stronger taxpayer engagement.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Vice President commissions five envoys to Kuwait, Nigeria, Niger, Norway, Sierra Leone

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned five envoys to represent Ghana in Kuwait, Nigeria, Niger, Norway, and Sierra Leone, tasking them to advance Ghana's foreign policy interests and strengthen bilateral relations. She emphasized that Ghana must maintain visibility in global affairs and adopt a more active approach to international relations amid significant geopolitical changes.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Vice President discusses support for head porters with Kayayei Association

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang met with the Kayayei Association to discuss challenges facing head porters, including exploitation, limited access to skills training, and lack of business opportunities. She stressed that the kayayei phenomenon must be addressed within the broader context of migration and inequality, with training linked to tools, capital, and real opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.

    11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Vice President urges broader kayayei support beyond skills training

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called for interventions addressing head porters (kayayei) to extend beyond skills training to provide capital and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, emphasizing that solutions must address migration, inequality, and development within the broader context of urban migration and vulnerability.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Vice President discusses support for head porters and their welfare

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang met the Kayayei Association to address challenges facing head porters, including exploitation, lack of skills training, and business opportunities. She emphasized that interventions must address underlying migration and inequality drivers while centering the aspirations of the women themselves and the welfare of children in kayayei communities.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Vice President calls for stakeholder support on decentralisation policy

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged stakeholders to support implementation of Ghana's National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework 2026-2030, saying collective commitment is needed to translate decentralisation reforms into improved services and development outcomes. She made the call at the Second National Dialogue on Decentralisation and Responsive Governance in Accra.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. Mutual trust grounds Opoku-Agyemang's working relationship with Mahama

    Vice President Opoku-Agyemang attributes her strong working relationship with President Mahama to mutual trust, shared objectives, and a common commitment to advancing the government's development agenda, saying their focus is on building the nation rather than creating disagreements within leadership.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gov't must prioritise essential services amid debt pressures

    Vice President Opoku-Agyemang said Ghana's substantial debt requires difficult spending choices and prioritisation of resources across healthcare, education and infrastructure, rather than spreading funds thinly for political popularity.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Vice President thanks Brazilian Ambassador for strengthening Ghana relations

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang bid farewell to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, thanking her on behalf of President Mahama and the Ghanaian government for her service. The Vice President highlighted Ghana and Brazil's deep historical and cultural ties, and discussed areas of cooperation including agriculture, energy, security, trade, and international initiatives.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. Vice President marks anniversary of helicopter crash victim's death

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commemorated the first anniversary of the death of Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the late Deputy National Security Coordinator, who died in an August 6, 2025 helicopter crash alongside seven others.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 8 August

  1. Vice President urges universities to integrate AI into academic programmes

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged universities to embrace Artificial Intelligence by integrating digital literacy and emerging technologies into their academic programmes, promote interdisciplinary research, support technology-based entrepreneurship, and equip graduates to use AI responsibly. She made the call at KAAF University's 15th Graduation Ceremony where 2,053 students graduated.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President declines 2028 presidential speculation, prioritises government mandate

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has declined to engage in speculation about contesting the NDC presidential nomination in 2028, saying the government's immediate priority must be delivering on its electoral mandate and addressing challenges the country faces rather than positioning for the next election.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Vice President dismisses early talk of NDC 2028 flagbearer race

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has dismissed early discussions about the NDC's 2028 presidential candidate, urging party members to focus on delivering the government's mandate rather than engaging in succession debates. She said the party's electoral prospects depend on the performance of the current administration and that premature flagbearer discussions could distract the government from its responsibilities.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government commits to launching Women's Development Bank by year-end

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said the government aims to establish a Women's Development Bank before the end of the year to provide financial support to women in the informal sector, including petty traders and hawkers, who lack access to traditional banking services. The bank is intended to bridge a gap for low-income women unable to secure loans due to lack of collateral or formal financial records.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Religious leaders urge service, sacrifice to honour helicopter crash victims

    Religious leaders have called on Ghanaians to uphold values of service, faith and sacrifice demonstrated by eight public officials who died in a military helicopter crash, saying the best way to honour their memory was to emulate their commitment to duty and contribute to national development and peace. The call was made during a National Interfaith Memorial Service held in Accra one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. National Interfaith Memorial Service honours helicopter crash victims

    Ghana held a National Interfaith Memorial Service at UPSA in Accra on August 6, 2026, to commemorate one year since a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter crashed in the Ashanti Region on August 5, 2025, killing eight public servants and military personnel. President Mahama led the nation in tributes alongside Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang, ministers, MPs, traditional rulers, and religious leaders in a shared act of prayer and remembrance.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government holds interfaith memorial service for helicopter crash victims

    The government is holding a national interfaith memorial service at UPSA for the eight people who died in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah and seven others who were travelling to support efforts against illegal mining.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

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