Vice President Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s first social media post after going to the UK for medical care
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang in a social media post on Friday evening spoke about how her Chief of Staff represented her at the ceremony of the graduating officer cadets of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
It was the first time the Vice President was speaking since she was admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Saturday after experiencing a sudden illness and subsequent medical care in the United Kingdom.
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu had earlier this week stated the Vice President was in good health and currently taking a short period of rest abroad, following medical advice.
He said the Vice President was recovering steadily and was expected to resume her official duties shortly.
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“Today, my Chief of Staff had the singular honour of addressing the graduating officer cadets of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, on my behalf. This marks not just the end of 9 months of rigorous training, but the beginning of a lifelong journey of service to Ghana," the Vice President wrote on X and added some photos from the ceremony to it.
"As guardians of our borders and key players in revenue mobilisation, your role is vital to our nation’s economic transformation. In a time when self-reliance is no longer optional but essential, your integrity, discipline, and dedication are more important than ever.
"Congratulations to all cadets, especially the Best Overall and Best Female Cadets. May your service bring honour to you, pride to the GRA, and prosperity to Ghana. Ayekoo!!!," Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, who is Ghana's first female Vice-President wrote.
The renowned academic, who became the first female Vice-Chancellor at a public university in Ghana, had been on medical leave for two weeks as government announced that she was taken ill suddenly.
Today, my Chief of Staff had the singular honour of addressing the graduating officer cadets of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, on my behalf. This marks not just the end of 9 months of rigorous training, but the beginning of a lifelong journey of service to… pic.twitter.com/sDNq0dTNAD
— Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (@NJOAgyemang) April 11, 2025
