Also known as: Vice-President · Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Vice President Opoku Agyeman · Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang · Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang · Prof Naana Jane · Vice President Prof Naana Jane · Prof Jane Naana
Vice President of Ghana; appears in coverage of education, maternal health, gender equity, agriculture, and environmental policy initiatives.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, will officially launch the instruments. The event will bring together government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, social protection stakeholders, the private sector and traditional leaders. …
Government to launch three key legal frameworks on social protection, gender equityJoy Online
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will officially launch the three legal instruments. Government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, social protection programme stakeholders, the private sector and traditional leaders are expected to participate in the event. …
Government to launch new legal frameworks on social protection and gender equityJoy Online
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says ongoing engagements with teacher unions are making progress towards resolving concerns that triggered industrial action. …
Government committed to resolving teachers’ concerns - Vice PresidentJoy Online
… Among the confirmed government leaders are Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana. …
Elevate Africa confirms presidents, vice presidents and ministers for 2026 Annual Convening in AccraThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana must urgently scale up investment in nutrition to halt the devastating effects of malnutrition on children, women and the country’s future, Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has said. …
Nutrition requires sustained investment – VeepThe Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged financial institutions to expand access to finance for women-owned businesses and young entrepreneurs to support Ghana’s economic growth. …
Deepen financing for women-owned businesses — VeepJoy Online
… arcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says background checks on suspects arrested in connection with the Dunkirk cocaine seizure have found no evidence linking any of them to the security details of President John Dramani Mahama or Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang …
No France cocaine suspect linked to Mahama, Vice President’s security details – NACOCJoy Online
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger local pharmaceutical production as Ghana seeks to reduce its reliance on imported medicines and improve access to essential drugs. …
Vice President calls for stronger local pharmaceutical production to reduce medicine importsJoy Online
… As part of the demonstration, the movement said it would present a petition to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, outlining its concerns and demands concerning dignity, equality, freedom of expression, women’s empowerment and equal treatment. …
Ghana Women’s Movement announces protest over alleged intimidation of womenThe Chronicle
The launch of the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER) by the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is a welcome and timely intervention in Ghana’s long-running struggle with maternal mortality. …
Editorial: PRIMER Must Deliver On Maternal DeathsGhana will officially launch three legal instruments on October 7, 2026: the Social Protection Act 2025, Social Protection Regulations 2026, and Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations 2026. The frameworks aim to establish a coordinated national social protection system and advance gender equity and inclusion.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana will officially launch three legal instruments on October 7, 2026: the Social Protection Act 2025, Social Protection Regulations 2026, and Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations 2026. The frameworks aim to establish a coordinated national social protection system and advance gender equity and inclusion.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection will officially launch three legal and regulatory instruments on October 7 in Accra: the Social Protection Act 2025, Social Protection Regulations 2026, and Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations 2026. These instruments aim to strengthen Ghana's social protection system and advance gender equity and inclusion.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said engagements with teacher unions are making progress toward resolving concerns that triggered industrial action, with discussions described as constructive. She noted the government allocated over GH¢33 billion to education in the 2026 Budget to address challenges including career progression, recruitment, and infrastructure deficits.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Elevate Africa has confirmed presidents, vice presidents, ministers and parliamentarians for its 2026 Annual Convening on 28–29 October in Accra under the theme "Africa: Defining Her Future," focused on trade, governance, investment, culture and the creative economy. Confirmed attendees include the presidents of Sierra Leone and Ghana's Vice President, alongside former heads of state from Nigeria, Malawi, Mauritius and Ghana, plus ministers from Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt and Kenya.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for sustained investment in nutrition to combat malnutrition's effects on children and women, stating the issue requires coordinated action across government and society rather than being treated as a standalone health matter.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called on financial institutions to increase access to finance for women-owned businesses and young entrepreneurs, and to develop practical solutions for agriculture, manufacturing, and trade sectors, during the commissioning of Absa Bank Ghana's new head office in Accra.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Narcotics Control Commission says background checks on suspects arrested in the Dunkirk cocaine seizure found no evidence linking any of them to the security details of President Mahama or Vice President Opoku-Agyemang. NACOC identified one suspect, Musah Attah, as a farmer and not a member of the presidential security detail.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for expanded local pharmaceutical production to reduce Ghana's reliance on imported medicines and improve access to essential drugs. The government is pursuing a five-year strategy to increase the proportion of medicines manufactured locally from 30% to 70%.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Women's Movement has announced a demonstration in Accra on September 29, 2026, to protest the alleged intimidation, arrest and imprisonment of women exercising their right to free expression and political participation. The group plans to present a petition to Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang outlining concerns about women's dignity, equality and freedom of expression.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang launched the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER) on September 14, 2026, with a five-year mandate to reduce preventable maternal deaths and work towards Ghana's Sustainable Development Goal target of fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.
16 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana has launched a five-year Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER) to improve emergency care for pregnant women and newborns and reduce maternal mortality. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang noted that while Ghana has made progress in expanding maternal healthcare access, maternal mortality remains above the Sustainable Development Goal target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030, and the initiative will focus on quality, readiness, and speed of care alongside addressing systemic challenges in financing, infrastructure, staffing, and data.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said the horticultural sector presents significant opportunities for economic growth, job creation and investment, supporting growers, skilled workers, service providers and markets. Speaking at the 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show, she called for greater support for businesses in the sector to expand, create jobs and compete internationally, while emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, market systems and strengthening the value chain from production to markets.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026 World Shea Expo will take place in Tamale from September 15–17, with Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Special Guest of Honour. The event, endorsed by President Mahama and themed on accelerating women and youth-led value addition, will bring together harvesters, processors, and global investors for exhibitions, investment forums, and policy dialogues.
14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger environmental consciousness and urged Ghanaians to make greening integral to development, citing recent floods as a reminder of the consequences of environmental neglect, particularly plastics and household waste choking drains and waterways.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for greater investment in Ghana's horticulture sector, saying it can create jobs, build sustainable businesses, and open export opportunities. She emphasized that developing the sector requires attention to the entire value chain, including reliable transport, storage, quality standards, finance, and market access.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to treat environmental protection and greening as part of national development, not merely a response to floods, and has linked the environmental agenda to economic opportunities in horticulture and the expansion of sustainable businesses.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghana to build a competitive horticulture sector capable of creating jobs and competing in global markets, comparable to Kenya's success. She emphasized the need to strengthen the entire horticultural value chain, including transport, storage, and market access, noting that government agricultural programmes like Feed Ghana provide a foundation for expansion.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greening to be part of Ghana's development planning rather than an afterthought, highlighting how green spaces improve living conditions and create demand for local skills and businesses. She linked recent floods to environmental neglect and urged local authorities, developers and businesses to prioritize creating greener communities.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged women to acquire digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship skills to remain relevant as technology transforms work and business.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged the Methodist Church Ghana to add digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to its women's programmes to reduce economic dependence and prepare them for changing job markets. She highlighted government efforts to expand technical and vocational training and plans for a Women's Development Bank to support women-led businesses.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for a rethink of how transatlantic slave trade history is taught in schools, urging that education systems accurately reflect both the devastation caused and African resistance, and integrate reparatory justice into curricula. She made the remarks at a ceremony in Accra following adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution 82/50, which recognised the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana has a responsibility to protect and accurately interpret its historic forts, castles and other sites linked to the transatlantic slave trade, ensuring future generations understand the scale of injustice and African experiences of suffering, resistance and survival. She noted Ghana is custodian of significant sites and highlighted lesser-known locations like Assin Manso, Sankana and Golu that preserve memories of resistance to enslavement.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana will strengthen engagement with the African diaspora following the UN's recognition of African trafficking and enslavement as the "gravest crime against humanity," emphasizing that recognition must lead to sustained action including historical, cultural and economic links.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo for promoting made-in-Ghana rice and locally produced foods, urging Ghanaians to consume what they produce to support farmers, strengthen businesses, and create jobs. She stressed that government support for agricultural production through initiatives like the Feed Ghana Programme must be matched by consumer choices.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger coordination among government institutions to ensure effective implementation of Ghana's new National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework for 2026–2030, which was recently approved by Cabinet. She stressed that decentralisation must move beyond policy documents to bring governance and services closer to citizens and make development responsive to community needs.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ministers Mahama Ayariga (Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs) and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings (Environment, Science and Technology) were sworn in on August 29, 2026, following Parliament's approval. Ayariga pledged on behalf of both that they would work diligently to fulfil the government's promises to Ghanaians made during the 2024 election campaign.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang received the Democracy Cup on behalf of Ghana and called for Ghanaians to protect the country's democratic gains through responsible participation, noting that Ghana's three decades of constitutional rule and peaceful elections have earned international respect. She urged a political culture of strong disagreement without enmity and called for young people to be given space to participate in national life without being drawn into violence.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for diversified and sustainable funding for Ghana's universities, citing challenges from rising enrolment, research demands, technological change and constrained public resources. She said universities need stronger partnerships with industry, development partners, alumni, philanthropists and the private sector to improve financial resilience.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to register with Ghanaian diplomatic missions to help the government understand their needs and provide support. During an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Rwanda, she outlined the government's development agenda focused on stabilizing the economy and improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →