Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has emphasised that Ghana’s historic commitment to education must produce concrete results that advance national development.
The appeal came as the University of Cape Coast (UCC) honoured her with a Distinguished Fellow Award on Friday, March 13, recognising her advocacy for education, contributions to the university, and pioneering leadership as a woman in public office.
In her acceptance remarks, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reflected on Ghana’s long-standing investment in education, noting that the establishment of tertiary institutions since independence illustrates the nation’s recognition of its transformative potential.
“Higher education is a privilege, and we must ask whether the knowledge we acquire serves the society that made it possible,” she said, stressing that learning should move beyond theory to practical impact on communities and the country at large.
She called for stronger institutions and more effective policies to harness educational outcomes for Ghana’s growth, urging all beneficiaries of education to contribute to strengthening the systems and institutions that support national progress.
“Our education challenges us to make tangible improvements in our nation. This responsibility belongs not only to scholars, but to everyone who benefits from our institutions,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said, highlighting the shared role of citizens in translating knowledge into measurable development outcomes.
