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 of Ghana calling for tax system reforms, civil service improvements, and policy implementation across economic and social development areas.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the National Research Fund (NRF) to prioritise research that delivers practical solutions to Ghana’s development challenges and improves the lives of citizens. …
Focus on results, not numbers – Veep urges Research FundDaily Guide
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Government will not hold major renegotiations on public sector conditions of service in 2026 as it focuses on overhauling Ghana’s national remuneration system, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced. …
Government Suspends 2026 Public Sector Pay RenegotiationsThe Ghanaian Times
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has assured Ghanaians living in Canada that the government remains committed to implementing policies aimed at improving livelihoods, strengthening the economy and creating opportunities for citizens both at home and abroad …
Govt focused on jobs, stability, growth – Vice-PresidentJoy Online
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has signalled a robust pivot toward economic revitalisation, outlining a raft of strategic interventions aimed at curbing inflation, slashing the cost of living, and triggering mass employment. …
Opoku-Agyemang unveils blueprint for economic recovery to diaspora in CanadaThe Ghanaian Times
THE Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) has received a GH¢6.1 million donation from President John Dramani Mahama, his Vice, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and other appointees of the government. …
President, Veep, Appointees, donate GH¢6M to MahamaCaresJoy Online
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering support for the Black Stars, urging the team to approach Ghana’s opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with confidence and determination. …
Confidence high as Vice President visits Black Stars ahead of Panama showdownThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) has received a GH¢6.1 million donation from President John Dramani Mahama, his Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and other government appointees. …
President, Veep, appointees donate GH¢6M to MahamaCaresDaily Guide
… The company’s impact has drawn recognition from top government officials, including Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Trade, Industry and Agribusiness Minister Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, and Gender, Children and Social Protection …
Softcare Champions Menstrual Dignity, Donates Sanitary ProductsJoy Online
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on Tuesday June 9 welcomed President John Dramani Mahama back to Ghana following his official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus. …
Veep welcomes Mahama home after UK, Belarus visitsJoy Online
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on Tuesday June 9 welcomed President John Dramani Mahama back to Ghana following his official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus. …
Veep welcomes Mahama home after UK, Belarus visitsThe European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a simpler and fairer tax system that encourages individuals and businesses to fulfil their tax obligations, saying taxpayers are more likely to comply when they understand the rules, receive good service, and trust public funds are used responsibly. The government is reforming the tax system to reduce the burden on households and businesses while mobilising revenue for national development, including abolishing some burdensome taxes and introducing changes to the VAT system through the Value Added Tax Act, 2025.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
According to a nationwide Africa Policy Lens survey of 16,963 respondents conducted in late July to early August 2026, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia holds 45.7 to 49.9 per cent support in seven hypothetical head-to-head contests against potential NDC presidential contenders, with his closest races against NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah (45.8 per cent for Bawumia versus 42.4 per cent) and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson (45.7 per cent versus 42.8 per cent).
19 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A nationwide survey by Africa Policy Lens, conducted July 27 to August 7, 2026, interviewed 16,963 voters and found Vice Presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia leading in all seven hypothetical one-on-one matchups against potential NDC contenders, securing between 45.7% and 49.9% of national support and winning between 9 and 11 of Ghana's 16 regions in each matchup.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide survey of 16,963 respondents by Africa Policy Lens found that honesty and integrity were identified as the single most important leadership quality expected of the next president, followed by the ability to create jobs and the impact of the economy on cost of living. The same survey tested Dr. Bawumia against seven potential NDC candidates, with him leading in all matchups.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told civil servants at the 2025 Civil Service Awards night that government policies succeed only when public servants perform duties with dedication and commitment. She said the government is implementing major public sector reforms including the National Public Sector Reform Strategy 2 and a new national framework to establish an independent commission for fair public sector compensation.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on civil servants to strengthen professionalism, collaboration, and innovation to improve public service delivery, stating that government policies' effectiveness depends on the Civil Service's ability to translate them into results for citizens. She emphasised the Civil Service's role as a critical link between government and people, and noted the government's commitment to reforms including the National Public Sector Reform Strategy 2.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is pushing for local production of selected components used in Zonda vehicle assembly as part of its 24-hour economy initiative, with Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang saying the effort aims to deepen Ghana's manufacturing capacity, create jobs, and strengthen domestic businesses.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for interventions addressing Kayayei (head porters) challenges to go beyond skills training and include sustainable livelihoods, protection from exploitation, and improved welfare for children. She emphasised that the Kayayei phenomenon must be understood within the broader context of migration, inequality and development, and that training must be supported with tools, capital and market access to break cycles of economic vulnerability.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid argues that specialised tribunals, such as tax and employment tribunals, could reduce pressure on Ghana's regular courts and improve justice administration, and should not be automatically associated with threats to democracy based on historical comparisons with authoritarian rule.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The four-hour JoyNews current affairs programme Newsfile airs Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability under the theme "Democracy under siege: NPP politics?"; also covering police bribery, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight, and financial challenges in the energy sector.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has described the moment she learned of a fatal helicopter crash that killed several senior government officials as one of disbelief and shock. She acknowledged the scale of the tragedy and stressed the emotional difficulty of processing the loss while remaining focused.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang received the outgoing Brazilian Ambassador and commended her contributions to Ghana-Brazil relations. Discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, energy, security, trade, and social development, with particular emphasis on energy sector partnerships involving Petrobras.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice President joined government officials and religious leaders at a maiden annual public lecture in honour of late Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, with speakers calling for selfless leadership in public service and action on Accra's worsening flood situation. The event, themed "Selfless Leadership in Public Service: Lessons from the Life and Legacy of the Late Dr Omane Boamah," celebrated his contributions to national development and institutional strengthening.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hundreds gathered at the State House in Accra for the state funeral of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, the former Foreign Affairs Minister who died at age 91. President Mahama, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, and dignitaries including Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba attended the ceremony to pay respects to the veteran diplomat.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Government of Ghana held a state funeral on Friday, July 31, for former Minister for Foreign Affairs and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. The ceremony, attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, parliamentary and diplomatic figures, and international dignitaries, celebrated his distinguished service to Ghana, the West African sub-region, and the international community.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told heads of basic schools to prioritise holistic education that develops learners academically, socially, emotionally and morally, emphasising that every child can excel regardless of family wealth when given quality teaching, resources and supportive environments.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for urgent pension reforms across Africa, warning that nearly 85 percent of the continent's workforce remains outside formal retirement protection and that the number of Africans aged 60 and above will exceed 226 million by 2050. She stressed that current pension systems must be redesigned to reflect Africa's diverse labour market, where many workers operate in the informal sector with irregular incomes.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening Ghana's justice sector as an investment in democratic future, stating that proposed constitutional reforms will be pursued in collaboration with the Judiciary, Parliament, academia and civil society. The Chief Justice also announced a major digital transformation of the Judiciary, with electronic filing, authentication and service of court processes to commence on October 1, 2026.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to deepen engagement with their homeland and invest in value addition to help transform the country's economy. At an event with members of the Ghanaian diaspora in the United States, she acknowledged their sacrifices and called them one of the biggest drivers of Ghana's economy.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A poll by GlobalInfo Analytics released July 27 shows National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson each at 31 per cent as the preferred choice to lead the NDC into the 2028 general elections, with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu at 15 per cent and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at 9 per cent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for stronger city-to-city partnerships across Africa to promote sustainable economic development, trade, and innovation, speaking at the 70th anniversary celebration of Sister Cities International in Washington, DC. She said Ghana is committed to decentralisation and leveraging its role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat to support collaboration among African cities.
26 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told members of the Ghanaian community in Potomac, Maryland that the government is making steady progress stabilising the economy and urged Ghanaians abroad to continue supporting development. She stated that economic growth has exceeded expectations, inflation has eased, and the cedi has stabilised.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang addressed the Ghanaian community in Maryland, describing diaspora members as valuable assets and urging them to represent the country positively, remain united, and support the government's reset agenda while setting aside political differences.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister of Health Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah called on African countries to increase domestic health financing as external donor support becomes less certain, noting that official development assistance and long-standing funding models are changing and programmes many health systems have relied on can no longer be taken for granted.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Wesley Girls' High School launched its 190th anniversary celebrations with government officials, alumni, and partners present, calling for renewed investment to preserve the institution's educational legacy. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the contributions of support staff in schools, while the Old Girls Association appealed to alumni and corporate organisations to fund infrastructure and learning initiatives.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government is committed to making the Volta Region a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment. She outlined plans to work with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and improve road accessibility to tourism sites in the region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment, with plans to improve road access to tourist attractions through infrastructure projects.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tourism Minister has pledged the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion and eco-tourism, coordinating with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and working with the Roads Ministry to improve accessibility to tourism sites.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined Wesley Girls' High School to unveil the official logo for the school's 190th anniversary celebrations, held under the theme "Honouring Our Roots, Igniting Tomorrow." The Vice President paid tribute to pioneering women who invested in girls' education and acknowledged the school's support staff's contributions to its enduring legacy.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →