With much ablaze over the internet, a lot of Ghanaians are figuring out who the personality — Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is really is.
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We shall take a look at some of the details about Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in this post, her personal details, biography, her education, and professional association as well.
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Personal Details
- Born: November 22, 1951 (age 68) in Cape Coast, Ghana
- Political party: National Democratic Congress
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemeng was born on 22 Novermber 1951 in Cape Coast, Ghana. She attended Anglican Girls’ Secondary School at Koforidua and Aburi Presby Girls’ School. Prof Jane Naana then had her secondary education at the Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast from 1964 to 1971.
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang completed B.Ed (Hons) in English and French at the University of Cape Coast in 1977 and obtained her Masters and Doctorate degrees from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1980 and 1986.
Starting in 1986, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang taught and worked at the University of Cape Coast.
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held various academic positions that include; Head of the Department of English, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Warden of Adehye Hall, Valco Trust Fund Post-Graduate Hostel, and Dean of School of Graduate Studies and Research.
From the year 1997, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held the position of Academic Director of the School for International Training in the History and Cultures of the African Diaspora. From 2008-2012 Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang became the University’s Vice Chancellor.
In March, 2007, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was one of five scholars selected to deliver presentations during the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
In October 2009, she was elected Ghana’s representative to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Ahead of the 2012 general elections, she moderated the debate with Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.
Between February 2013 and January 2017 she served as the Education Minister of Ghana. On 26 October 2018, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was appointed to become Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa located in Zimbabwe.
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has served on many local and international boards and committees such as the Centre for Democratic Governance, (CDD-Ghana), the Editorial Board of The Harriet Tubman Series on the African Diaspora (Africa World Press Inc. USA), the Africa Initiative in Canada, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons as Eminent Citizen.
A lot of Ghanaians cannot stand it with a lot social media comments for the fact that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed a female as their running mate and has come to the attention of others.
These are some of things to check out from the woman — Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
- Minister for Education: In-office
- February 2013 – January 2017
- President John Dramani Mahama
- Preceded by Lee Ocran
- Succeeded by Matthew Opoku Prempeh
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was appointed as the Minister for Education in Ghana, in 2013 by Former President John Mahama.
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a member of the National Democratic Congress and has been appointed by NDC for the first time in their history as female running mate to John Mahama.
Professional Association
With the professional association of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, she is a fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, University Teachers Association of Ghana, English Studies Association, African Studies Association (United States), African Literature Association (United States), and International Fulbright Scholars Association, Commonwealth of Learning and the rest.
Awards and recognition for Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has received so many awards and recognitions in her life. Some of these awards and recognitions are;
- Award for Officer of the Order of the Volta award for Academic Distinction and Ghana Women of Excellence Award in the Education category.
- Acknowledged for Outstanding Performance in Advancing International Education, School for International Training, Vermont, USA on two occasions.
- Honoured with honorary degree from the University of West Indies and Winston-Salem University.
- Award for Global leadership from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Net Worth
According to various sources, it is estimated that Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is worth $1 Million – $5 Million.
The sources of income for Prof. Jane Naana Opokku-Agyemang is through teaching and politics.
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