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Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang

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

Vice President of Ghana leading initiatives on economic stability, jobs creation, infrastructure, and food security since 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, at this year’s celebration of the Aboakyer Festival, has assured the people of Winneba of massive infrastructure development aimed at driving empowerment and prosperity across the area.

    Aboakyer Festival 2026: Opoku-Agyemang promises transformative infrastructure
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    She praised Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang for supporting the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank, which she said would improve women’s access to loans, technology, skills, and markets.

    2026 WISA Festival climaxes with call for greater investment in women empowerment
  4. April 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The Vice-President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and other senior government officials were present at the service.

    Prioritise citizens’ well-being… Apostle Nyamekye urges leaders
Politics

Government suspends 2026 public sector pay renegotiations

The News

Ghana's government will not hold major renegotiations on public sector conditions of service in 2026, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang announced at the Annual National Labour Conference in Ho. Instead, government will implement targeted and modest adjustments to selected allowances while completing work on a comprehensive compensation framework and establishing an Independent Emolument Commission to stabilize remuneration.

1 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Government suspends 2026 public sector pay renegotiations

    Ghana's government will not hold major renegotiations on public sector conditions of service in 2026, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang announced at the Annual National Labour Conference in Ho. Instead, government will implement targeted and modest adjustments to selected allowances while completing work on a comprehensive compensation framework and establishing an Independent Emolument Commission to stabilize remuneration.

    1 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Vice-President outlines government's economic stability and jobs agenda

    Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told the Ghanaian community in Canada that the government is committed to improving livelihoods and strengthening the economy through initiatives including the 24-Hour Economy programme, Big Push infrastructure programme, agriculture prioritisation, and measures to manage inflation and create jobs.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 20 June

  1. Opoku-Agyemang presents economic recovery plan to diaspora

    Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang outlined strategic interventions to curb inflation, reduce cost of living, and boost employment, including implementation of a "24-Hour Economy" policy to expand business operations and a "Big Push" infrastructure programme to improve road networks and rural-to-urban connectivity.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. President Mahama, appointees donate GH¢6.1m to MahamaCares fund

    President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and other government appointees have donated GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) through salary deductions, fulfilling a pledge to cede six and one month's salaries respectively.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Vice President visits Black Stars ahead of Panama World Cup match

    Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang led a high-powered delegation to Ghana's national team camp on June 16 to boost morale ahead of the team's opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Panama on Wednesday, conveying the government and nation's support for the squad.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. President, Vice President, appointees donate GH¢6.1M to healthcare fund

    President John Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and government appointees have donated GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), fulfilling a pledge to contribute six months' and one month's salaries respectively. The Deputy Chief of Staff said the donation demonstrates the administration's commitment to healthcare access and the "reset agenda."

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Softcare donates sanitary products for menstrual hygiene campaign

    Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked International Menstrual Hygiene Day by partnering with Takoradi Technical University to distribute premium sanitary pads to junior high school girls and vulnerable women, promoting youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations on menstruation.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Vice-President receives Mahama after UK, Belarus trips

    Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang welcomed President John Dramani Mahama home on Tuesday June 9 following official visits to the United Kingdom and Belarus. During the UK visit, Mahama attended the Ghana Investment Summit and oversaw the signing of a Ghana-UK Growth and Investment Partnership; in Belarus, he secured agreements on trade, agriculture and technical cooperation.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama returns from UK and Belarus trade visits

    President John Dramani Mahama returned to Ghana following official visits to the United Kingdom and Belarus, where he attended an investment summit, signed a growth and investment partnership with the UK, and secured agreements on trade, agriculture and technical cooperation with Belarus.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Softcare marks Menstrual Hygiene Day with donations and awareness

    Softcare FM Manufacturing Company commemorated the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign focused on youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations around menstruation. The company donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls and partnered with Takoradi Technical University's Women's Commission to distribute pads to junior high school girls across Takoradi.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Metro Mass clarifies 100 new buses are for intercity routes

    Metro Mass Transit Limited has clarified that 100 newly acquired 29-seater Isuzu buses inaugurated by the Vice President are intended for intercity services across Ghana, not for intra-city operations in Accra. The procurement is part of a strategic initiative supported by the Presidency and Ministry of Transport to expand the state-owned company's capacity.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Police Service bids farewell to former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye

    The Ghana Police Service held a pre-burial service at the State House on June 6, 2026, to pay tribute to the late Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, former Inspector General of Police. A clergyman highlighted Quaye's life as an example of discipline, integrity, and hard work, and urged Ghanaians to remain resilient and complete their callings.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Vice President urges strict compliance after North Industrial building collapse

    Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for strict adherence to building and safety regulations following a structure collapse at the North Industrial Area in Accra, emphasizing the need for investigations and accountability to prevent future tragedies.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Veep urges African leaders to view rice as economic asset

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra that African leaders should treat rice as a strategic economic asset, positioning it within broader economic transformation and regional integration agendas.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President acknowledges unemployment, asks for public patience

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged the unemployment challenge facing Ghana and assured citizens that government is committed to addressing it, while appealing for patience and support as it rolls out job-creation interventions. She called on Ghanaians to partner with government in development efforts and noted that every profession and occupation plays a vital role in the country's progress.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Government prioritising roads, markets, hospitals for jobs and livelihoods

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says the government's focus on road infrastructure, market redevelopment and healthcare facilities is a deliberate response to citizen concerns raised during the election campaign, aimed at improving livelihoods and creating jobs across the country.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Vice President commends ministers for managing multiple duties

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has praised ministers and MMDCEs for their sacrifices in advancing the government's development agenda, noting that many are managing constituencies, parliamentary duties, and cabinet responsibilities often without deputies. She stressed that government remains committed to ensuring its manifesto policies translate into tangible improvements in citizens' lives.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Chiefs and residents endorse Gold Fields Tarkwa lease extension

    Chiefs and residents of communities hosting Gold Fields' Tarkwa Mine have thrown their support behind the company's application for an extension of its mining lease, citing its contributions to local employment, development, and infrastructure. The residents appealed to the government to renew the lease before its expiry in April 2027.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Vice President opens eLearning Africa 2026 conference in Ghana

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will officially open eLearning Africa 2026, Africa's leading conference on digital education, training and skills development, running June 3–5 and bringing together more than 1,000 participants from over 80 countries for ministerial roundtables, over 80 sessions with 250 speakers, workshops and an international exhibition.

    3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Vice President urges West Africa to develop rice as strategic economic asset

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang opened a two-day ECOWAS Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, calling on West Africa to view rice farming as a strategic economic asset focused on youth, incomes and economic resilience. She noted that the region spends more than $50 billion annually on food imports, with rice accounting for a significant portion, despite possessing fertile land, water resources and entrepreneurial farmers.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Veep urges West Africa to invest in resilient food systems

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for stronger investment in agriculture and resilient food systems to address rising food prices and food security across West Africa, citing imported inflation, supply chain disruptions, and exchange rate volatility as ongoing pressures.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Vice President inaugurates 100 new Metro Mass Transit buses

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 newly acquired 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited, the first batch of a planned 300-bus procurement programme. The initiative aims to improve public transportation, support night operations, assist shift workers, and enhance mobility, with route planning to be informed by commuter demand data.

    25 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 23 May

  1. Vice-President urges financial markets to prioritize people

    Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang opened the ACI World Congress in Accra on May 22, 2026, calling for financial markets to serve the populace and improve sustainable livelihoods rather than operate in isolation. She warned that global economic instability disproportionately affects emerging economies like Ghana and urged a return to ethical fundamentals in global trading, emphasizing that human capital drives all financial metrics.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Vice President commissions 100 new Metro Mass buses for transport

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said the introduction of 100 out of 300 new 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited will improve safety, comfort and efficiency in Ghana's public transport system. She stated the fleet expansion will reduce reliance on unsafe transport options, extend services to more communities, and increase passenger capacity.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Vice President attends Oxford Africa Conference 2026

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang arrived at the University of Oxford to participate in the 16th Oxford Africa Conference 2026, where she will deliver the keynote address at an event themed "Anchoring Africa: Grounded Leadership in the Age of Disruption." The annual conference brings together African leaders, policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss governance, innovation, economic transformation, and sustainable development.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Vice President reaffirms commitment to international education partnerships

    Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang met with a delegation from York University to discuss strengthening educational cooperation between Ghanaian and international institutions. She stressed the importance of international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and student engagement across borders.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Bank of Ghana governor calls for digital finance value focus

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for Africa's digital finance agenda to move beyond expanding access to delivering real economic value, citing the need to focus on solutions such as digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance and cross-border services. Speaking at the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, he noted that while 49 per cent of adults in sub-Saharan Africa now have access to digital financial accounts, the next phase must translate this access into meaningful outcomes for businesses and households.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Vice President identifies four pillars for Africa's digital integration

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has outlined payments, identity, regulation and infrastructure as critical areas Africa must address to achieve full digital integration and unlock cross-border trade benefits. She emphasized moving from isolated progress to continent-wide scale, noting that intra-African transactions are often routed through systems outside the continent in third currencies, adding costs and delays.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Vice President affirms government support for NCD treatment programmes

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed the government's commitment to expanding treatment and intervention programmes for people living with non-communicable diseases, during a visit to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. She noted that a February pilot intervention supported 50 patients and spent about GH¢4.8 million, highlighting the high cost of NCD care and the need for sustained public-sector support through MahamaCares.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Vice President encourages integrity in 2026 BECE examination

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has wished success to students writing this week's BECE, urging them to approach the examination with confidence, honesty and determination. She commended education stakeholders and called on supervisors and invigilators to uphold fairness and transparency throughout the process.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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