The Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to withdraw its recent letters concerning post-retirement contracts for senior academic staff in public universities.
According to a press statement signed by the Minister’s Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed, the directive affects letters issued on September 30 and October 1, 2025, which addressed the engagement of Academic Senior Members after retirement.
“This directive follows a meeting between the Honourable Minister for Education and the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG),” the statement said.
The Ministry indicated that the decision to withdraw the letters is temporary and aimed at allowing for broader consultations with key stakeholders across the tertiary education sector.
“The decision has been taken pending further consultations with relevant stakeholders to ensure that any policy direction in this regard reflects broad consensus, promotes institutional sustainability, and serves the best interests of Ghana’s tertiary education sector,” the statement noted.
Reaffirming its stance, the Ministry emphasized its commitment to an open and inclusive process in shaping policies affecting higher education.
“The Ministry of Education remains committed to a transparent, inclusive, and consultative approach in addressing matters affecting the higher education landscape,” the statement added.
The development comes amid ongoing discussions about post-retirement engagements within Ghana’s public universities, a matter that has drawn attention from academic stakeholders in recent months.
By Daniel Opoku
