Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has assured Ghanaians in the diaspora that the Mahama administration is investing in policies aimed at generating sustainable employment opportunities for the country’s youth.
She said Ghana’s commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency through initiatives such as the Feed Ghana programme, support for value addition, and collaboration with the private sector to build a modern, productive agricultural economy would create long-term jobs for the youth under the government’s Agricultural Transformation agenda.
The Vice President also underscored the government’s commitment to the prudent use of national resources, ensuring that they are managed wisely and transparently for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang made these remarks when she addressed members of the Ghanaian community in Iowa, in the United States of America, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
She was accompanied by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith.
The event, held at Drake University, brought together Ghanaians from Iowa and neighbouring states.
During the engagement, the Vice President listened to concerns raised by community members and shared the government’s vision for inclusive national development.
She conveyed warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama and highlighted the importance of Pan-African solidarity, noting that Ghana’s progress is closely linked to that of her neighbours.
She stressed that true development must be inclusive, bringing those on the margins to the centre, which she described as “the essence of good governance.”
Professor Opoku-Agyemang encouraged Ghanaian students abroad to appreciate the strong foundation provided by Ghana’s educational system, which continues to prepare many for global excellence. She also urged them to contribute to national development in any capacity possible, reminding them that “Ghana will always be a home to them.”
The Vice President outlined four pillars of the National Reset Agenda: job creation, agricultural transformation, SME support, and prudent, transparent management of national resources.
The Vice President also reaffirmed her passion for women’s empowerment, noting that when women are supported, the positive impact extends to families, communities, and the entire nation.
“Every Ghanaian, regardless of circumstance, has something valuable to contribute to national development,” she said.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang expressed gratitude to the Ghanaian community in Iowa for their warmth, patriotism, and contribution to Ghana’s image abroad.
“Ghana remains open and ready to harness the ideas, skills, and investments of her citizens at home and abroad for progress,” she concluded.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
