President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang after she was honoured with the Distinguished Fellow Award by the University of Cape Coast (UCC), describing the recognition as a fitting tribute to her years of service to education and national development.
In a message shared on Facebook on Saturday, March 14, the president applauded the vice president’s dedication to leadership, academia, and public service, noting that the honour reflects her long-standing contribution to Ghana’s intellectual and governance landscape.
“Well deserved! Congratulations Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, my Vice President,” Mahama wrote.
Recognition from her academic home
The Distinguished Fellow Award is one of UCC’s prestigious honours, presented to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the university, education, and public life. The award also highlights Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s deep ties to the institution, where she once studied and later rose to become a respected academic leader.
Her association with the university spans decades. She served as a lecturer and eventually became the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, a milestone that marked a significant moment in Ghana’s higher education leadership.
Reflecting on a personal milestone
While accepting the award, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang spoke about the emotional significance of being recognised by the institution where her academic journey began.
She noted that the university played a key role in shaping both her professional path and her sense of responsibility as an educator and public servant.
“There is something special about recognition that comes from home,” she said, explaining that UCC helped shape her understanding that education carries a duty to serve society.
A career rooted in education and public service
Before becoming Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang built a distinguished career in academia and government. She previously served as Ghana’s Minister for Education and has long been known for advocating improvements in the country’s education system.
The award from UCC therefore recognises not only her academic legacy but also her influence on national policy and leadership.
Her latest honour has been widely viewed as a celebration of a lifelong commitment to education, mentorship, and public service in Ghana.
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