The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has described his Running Mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as a distinguished professional, a committed mother passionate about the welfare of Ghanaians especially young men and women.
Mr Mahama who was speaking during a formal presentation of his Running Mate to the Central regional House of Chiefs, described her as ” a remarkable achiever” who would help play a leading role in putting Ghana back on the track of progress and prosperity.
According to him, Prof, Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman’s credibility is unmatched, very cultured, courteous, scholarly, humble, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of all people.
Mr Mahama said with a pragmatic approach devoid of propaganda, Prof Opoku-Agyemang led an initiative that transformed Ghana’s educational system and provided opportunities for countless Ghanaian youth.
He noted that under her leadership as the Minister of Education, the sector witnessed the construction of over 2,000 school projects across the country, including classroom blocks, teachers accommodation facilities, and school desks and tables which led to the reduction in number of schools under trees, adding that she created a conducive environment for learning at the basic school.
The former President also credited Prof Opoku-Agyemang for introducing the progressively free education system in line with Ghana’s 1992 constitution. He said the model E-Block Community Day Secondary Schools also started under her administration as Education Minister and she worked hard to abolish the shift system at the basic school level.
He added that Prof. Naana Opoku-Agemang, who became the first female Vice Chancelor of the University of Cape Coast also ensured the automatic posting of teachers without the hurdles of licensure examination and eliminated the quota system at the Colleges of Education which led to a substantial increase in enrolment.
“Prof Naana Jane is a leader who possesses high moral values, she is incorruptible, and all through her service to Ghana has remained committed and remain patriotic. She comes with wisdom, tact, passion, integrity and decades of experience to the Vice Presidential office”, – Mr Mahama added
