The Minister for Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately withdraw its earlier communications regarding post-retirement contracts for senior academic staff in public universities.
The directive affects letters issued by GTEC on September 30 and October 1, 2025, which addressed the engagement of Academic Senior Members beyond retirement age.
The decision follows a high-level meeting between the Minister and the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), amid concerns raised by the association over the policy direction.
According to a press statement signed by the Minister’s Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed, the withdrawal is intended to pave the way for broader consultations with key stakeholders in the tertiary education sector.
The Ministry emphasised that the move is temporary and aimed at ensuring that any future policy on post-retirement contracts is widely accepted, sustainable, and aligned with the overall interests of Ghana’s higher education system.
“The decision has been taken pending further consultations with relevant stakeholders to ensure that any policy direction reflects broad consensus, promotes institutional sustainability, and serves the best interests of Ghana’s tertiary education sector,” the statement noted.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and inclusive approach in addressing issues affecting universities and other tertiary institutions across the country.
The development is expected to ease tensions between government and university lecturers, as discussions continue toward a more comprehensive and mutually acceptable framework.
