In a bold move to retain experienced academics and strengthen Ghana's higher education system, Vice Chancellors Ghana has called on the government to extend the retirement age for university lecturers from 60 to 70 years.
According to Dr. Sena Kpeglo Freiku, Executive Secretary of Vice Chancellors Ghana, the proposal aims to address the growing gap in faculty numbers and maintain academic excellence across the country's universities.
Dr. Sena Kpeglo Freiku, Executive Secretary of Vice Chancellors Ghana
The proposed extension would allow university lecturers to continue contributing their expertise and experience to the academic landscape, mitigating the loss of intellectual capital and promoting knowledge transfer.
Key Points:
- The proposal seeks to review the mandatory retirement age for university lecturers
- The extension would apply strictly to academic staff
- Retaining experienced academics would help strengthen Ghana's higher education system
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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