Jane Naana engages Ghanaian students at Oxford University

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has engaged Ghanaian students at the University of Oxford during her visit to the United Kingdom.

According to the Vice President, the interaction focused on leadership, education, identity and the role of young Africans in an increasingly interconnected world.

She encouraged the students to remain interested not only in their specific fields of study but also in developments across disciplines and societies, stressing that modern challenges require integrated thinking and collaborative solutions.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted the importance of experiential learning, social interaction and exposure to diverse perspectives in shaping ideas and character.

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Discussions further centred on women in leadership and the need to reassess inherited systems and assumptions. She noted that African societies have historically had women serving in important leadership roles, including governance, justice and healing.

The Vice President stressed the importance of treating people with dignity regardless of status and remaining attentive to vulnerable and underserved groups within society.

On the role of the diaspora, she said contributions to national development should extend beyond financial remittances to include mentorship, innovation, institutional support and knowledge transfer.

She also touched on the need to strengthen special education and vocational training to build local capacity, reduce import dependence and equip young people with practical skills relevant to national development.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the interaction as thoughtful and inspiring, noting that it reinforced the importance of keeping young Ghanaians abroad connected to national conversations.