The Tertiary Education Institutions Network of the Central Region (TEIN-CR) has officially congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman on her recent nomination as the vice-presidential candidate alongside President John Dramani Mahama for the upcoming 2024 General Elections.
In a statement released by TEIN-CR, the network praised the historic decision, highlighting it as a testament to the commitment of President Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership towards fostering social justice, gender inclusivity, and the empowerment of women.
Professor Opoku Agyeman, renowned for her scholarly achievements and her tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, is lauded for her impeccable credentials and leadership qualities. Her nomination is seen as a beacon of trust, competence, and integrity, poised to inject a new dynamism into the vice presidency and energize the Ghanaian electorate.
TEIN-CR, representing the intellectual arm of the NDC in the Central Region, expressed pride in Professor Opoku Agyeman’s accomplishments, particularly her transformative impact on education during her service as Minister for Education from 2013 to 2017. Her tenure was marked by significant reforms, including the conversion of polytechnics into technical universities, the elevation of Colleges of Education to tertiary status, and the reduction of teacher absenteeism.
Her efforts also led to the introduction of the Private Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the negotiation of key education projects with international bodies such as the World Bank. Under her supervision, Ghana achieved the top-performing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Nation award by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and she initiated the construction of 123 E-Blocks, completing 47 of them.
With confidence in Professor Opoku Agyeman’s ability to drive the nation towards prosperity, equity, and sustainability, TEIN-CR calls upon students, women, and all residents of the Central Region to support the NDC and cast their votes for the John-Jane ticket in the 2024 election.
TEIN-CR invites everyone to join in the movement to build the Ghana they envision, urging the public to make history by electing the John-Jane duo.
In closing, TEIN-CR extends a message of solidarity to all women striving for progress, with Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman standing as a symbol of hope and resilience.
