By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on senior citizens to actively support government’s “Reset Agenda,” urging them to share their experiences, mentor younger generations, and contribute to national development.
Speaking at the Republic Day Senior Citizens’ Luncheon at the Presidency, she expressed gratitude to God for life and commended elderly citizens for their continued service and contribution to the country.
“As we discuss our Reset Agenda, you know and I know that we need you to be part of it. We need you to share your experiences. We need you to mentor us. We need you to work with us,” she said.
The Vice President also reflected on the recent flooding situation that has affected parts of the country, noting that some citizens had lost their lives.
“But even as we celebrate, we also know that we have had a very difficult week. We have had our citizens who have fallen victim to the effects of the floods. Some have even lost their lives. So we need to remind ourselves of them,” she stated.
She urged the public to adhere to safety instructions and take necessary precautions.
The Vice President further encouraged senior citizens to reflect on their life experiences and the lessons they can pass on to younger generations.
She also raised concerns about the need to strengthen awareness of insurance in the country.
“Especially I want to raise the issue of insurance. What types of insurance must we have in this country? What type of insurance should we have had when we were growing up? What do we need now?” she asked.
She described the questions as “homework” for reflection, stressing the importance of learning from the past to improve the future.
