President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm Mother's Day greetings to Ghanaian mothers, with a special tribute to Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who is currently recovering from an illness.In a message posted on his official Facebook page on Sunday, May 11, President Mahama revealed that he visited the Vice President earlier in the day and expressed his delight at her recovery."A special Mother's Day greeting to my Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, whom I had the pleasure of visiting earlier this morning," he wrote. "She is taking a deserved rest after recovering from illness and looking forward to resuming her duties soon."Government noted in the statement that medical experts advised the Vice President to seek further treatment abroad as a precautionary measure to support her full recovery.President Mahama took the opportunity to extend his appreciation to all mothers across the country.Prof.
Opoku-Agyemang was reported to have suffered a sudden illness on Friday, March 28, 2025, and subsequently sought medical attention at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) the following day.Meanwhile, the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama has congratulated mothers and women across the country for their contribution to womanhood.A statement from her outfit and sighted by The Ghanaian Times acknowledged the sacrifices of mothers and women for their respective families."My dear mothers and remarkable women of Ghana, on this beautiful occasion of Mother's Day, my heart is filled with profound gratitude and admiration for each of you," She said."Today is an opportunity to pause and honour the incredible strength, unwavering love, and countless sacrifices that mothers make daily."We are the pillars of our homes and the heartbeat of our nation.
Mothers nurture the future."She said their nurturing hands, wise counsel, and unconditional assistance foster strong families and communities, laying the groundwork for a compassionate society."My dear mothers, I know your daily efforts and challenges as you strive to build better lives for yourselves and your families."The First Lady said the well-being of their homes and children was intrinsically linked to the progress and stability of the nation.She noted that her deepest conviction, a belief shared wholeheartedly by her husband, President John Dramani Mahama, was that creating an environment where every Ghanaian family can prosper is paramount.Mrs Mahama said her husband remains steadfast in his commitment to resetting our economy to achieve robust and inclusive growth, creating more job opportunities for the nation's youth and all citizens.She said the President was also dedicated to positioning Ghana as a preferred destination for local and international investment and business, ultimately aimed at improving the living conditions for all Ghanaians and ensuring a brighter future for our children.She reiterated that her commitment to supporting women and vulnerable groups in Ghana remains as strong as ever.The First Lady said through the work of the Lordina Foundation, they would continue their efforts to empower women through skills training and economic support, advocate for their rights, and provide essential assistance to those who need it most, including children and persons living with HIV/AIDS.She said a critical area of their focus was healthcare, particularly for mothers and children.She said they were dedicated to improving healthcare facilities across the country, specifically by providing modern, fully equipped maternity and children's wards in hospitals.Mrs Mahama said ensuring that mothers receive the best possible care during pregnancy and childbirth and that their children had access to quality health services was a cause very close to her heart, and that she would continue to champion it.
