On Friday, March 13, during the University of Cape Coast’s inaugural Distinguished Fellow Award Ceremony, the Vice President was honoured for her contributions to the university, her advocacy for education, and her trailblazing role as a woman in leadership.
Delivering her acceptance speech, the Vice President reflected on Ghana’s longstanding commitment to education, pointing to the steady establishment of tertiary institutions since independence as evidence of the country’s recognition of education’s transformative potential.
“Since this university was founded by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, it has served as a reminder that Ghana has always invested heavily in the education of its people,” she stated.
She added “Higher education is a privilege, and we must ask whether the knowledge we acquire serves the society that made it possible,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said.
The Vice President argued that education must move beyond theoretical acquisition and contribute directly to national development. She called for stronger, more effective institutions to support Ghana’s long-term growth agenda, urging all who have benefited from the educational system to recognise their obligation to give back.
“Our education challenges us to make tangible improvements in our nation so that we can take pride in our identity and capabilities,” she explained. “This responsibility does not belong only to scholars—it belongs to every person who benefits from our institutions.”
