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Key Facts about H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and University of Cape Coast (UCC):

• In 1977, she graduated from UCC with a B.A. (Hons.) in English and French, along with a concurrent Diploma in Education.

• In 1986, she was appointed Lecturer at UCC and rose through the academic ranks to become a Full Professor in 2006.

Leadership Roles at UCC :

She broke several gender barriers at the university, becoming:

• The first woman Head of the Department of English

• The first woman Dean of the Faculty of Arts

• The first woman Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

• The Founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, a position she held until September 2008

• The first female Vice-Chancellor of a public university in Ghana when she was appointed Vice-Chancellor of UCC

Institutional Growth During Her Tenure as Vice-Chancellor

During her tenure, UCC experienced significant institutional expansion and infrastructural development, including:

• Establishment of the Oil and Gas Institute

• Establishment of the Faculty of Law

• Establishment of a Crèche at the University Pre-School

• Establishment of the Amissah-Arthur Language Centre

• Expansion of the University Printing Press

• Completion of the Faculty of Education Lecture Theatre Complex

• Completion of the Diagnostic Centre at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

• Rehabilitation of laboratories at the Technology Village of the School of Agriculture, with support from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture

• Commencement of construction of a Training and Resource Centre for the College of Distance Education at Agona Nyakrom

• Her tenure also enhanced the university’s international visibility, with increased collaboration between UCC and other institutions of higher learning around the world.

Recognition

• In 2026, the University of Cape Coast conferred on her the Distinguished Fellow Award in recognition of her tireless advocacy for equity and the rights of women, children, and marginalized groups, as well as her outstanding contributions to academia, governance, leadership, and education policy implementation.

• Her current role as Vice President of the Republic of Ghana represents a historic achievement, making her one of the most distinguished alumni of the University of Cape Coast, a leading university in Ghana, West Africa, and Africa.

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has conferred a Distinguished Fellow Award on Her Excellency, the Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at a Special Congregation. She was the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast.

The prestigious award was in recognition of her distinguished service to the University as an illustrious alumna and Fellow, as well as her commitment to society, women and children, academia, governance, democracy, leadership, and national and global development.

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On behalf of the entire - West End University College, Ghana, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your emergence as the Best Performing Foreign-Trained Nurse (FTN) in the May 2025 NMCN licensing examination — out of 365 candidates across Nigeria!

This extraordinary achievement is a true testament to your dedication, intellect, and perseverance. You’ve not only made yourself and your family proud, but you’ve lifted the flag of our institution high, showing the world the excellence West End University College stands for.

As you step into the nursing profession, may your hands heal, your heart lead, and your path be filled with grace, growth, and global impact.
We pray that this is only the beginning of many milestones and honors in your career. May you continue to be a shining example for future nurses from Ghana and beyond.

Thank you for making us proud, Deborah.* Keep soaring, and always let your light shine! 💙👩🏽‍⚕️📚

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