Speaking during a visit to the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment as part of her second round of engagements with first-time ministers, on January 14, 2026 Prof Opoku-Agyemang lauded Ghana’s youth for their innovation and potential. The Vice President stressed that youth development is a cross-cutting issue, spanning education, health, agriculture and security. Prof Naana Jane becomes first female Ghanaian vice president to address AUMinister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, highlighted the pressing challenge of youth unemployment, noting that 22.5 percent of young people in Ghana are unemployed, with higher rates among women and urban youth. “This is Ghana’s youth ministry. The visit concluded with the presentation of a plaque by the ministry to the vice president in recognition of her immense support for the welfare and development of Ghana’s youth.

Source: GhanaWeb January 15, 2026 15:24 UTC