… Denis Worlanyo Aheto, to act in the interim following directives from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission — government entity overseeing public universities, recently withdrew post-retirement contract directives following ministerial intervention.
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… He said there are ongoing public concerns about adjustments to hostel fees and explained that a committee involving the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and vice-chancellors of universities will continue consultations aimed at reaching an ami …
Gov’t sets up committee to address rising hostel accommodation fees nationwide… Alhaji Anderson also addressed concerns regarding the recognition of ICC certifications by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). …
250 professionals graduate from ICC certification programme… Among the entities listed as non-compliant were the Minerals Development Fund, Metro Mass Transit, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Minerals Commission, National Communications Authority, District Assemblies Common Fund, Lands Commission, Youth Employment Agency, Ghana Broadc …
61 out of 185 SOEs met April 30 deadline for submitting 2025 financial statements… Beyond the expansion debate, the communiqué also expressed concern over regulatory interventions by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and other agencies. …
TUTAG urges government to resource existing universities before expansion- April 2026
… He announced that the school has secured accreditation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to introduce a programme in organisational health and safety. …
GTDC, UGBS mark world safety day with focus on psychosocial wellbeingThe Minister of Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately withdraw its letters issued on September 30 and October 1, 2025, concerning post-retirement contracts for academic senior members of public universities. …
Education Minister directs GTEC to withdraw letters on post-retirement contractsThe Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn its policy directive on retirement age and post-retirement contracts for senior academic members in public universities. …
GTEC withdraws retirement age, post-retirement contract directive following ministerial orderThe Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to withdraw two earlier letters concerning post-retirement contracts for senior academic staff in public universities. …
Education Minister orders withdrawal of GTEC letters on post-retirement contracts… B Asante; a former Attorney-General and President John Dramani Mahama’s personal Legal Advisor, Marrietta Agyeiwaa Brew; academic, author and human rights activist, Esi Sutherland-Addy; Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. …
Don’t call African languages vernacular, it’s derogatory – UG Vice-Chancellor
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University of Cape Coast appoints Prof. Denis Aheto Vice-Chancellor
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The Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast has appointed Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto as the institution's new Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. Aheto is currently serving as Acting Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor.
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University of Cape Coast appoints Professor Denis Aheto as Vice-Chancellor, a significant institutional leadership transition affecting one of Ghana's premier tertiary institutions.
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University of Cape Coast appoints Prof. Denis Aheto Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast has appointed Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto as the institution's new Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. Aheto is currently serving as Acting Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Government forms committee to address rising hostel fees
The government has set up a committee comprising the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, and university authorities to address growing concerns about rising hostel accommodation fees across the country. The Education Minister said private partnerships in hostel development must not result in exorbitant charges, and the committee will consult to reach an amicable solution.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
250 professionals complete ICC certification in business, finance, HR
The International Certification Centre has graduated 250 professionals who completed a three-month certification programme in business, finance, human resource management and risk management. The certifications are aligned with Global Academy of Finance and Management standards recognised internationally.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline
As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
TUTAG urges government to resource existing universities first
The Technical University Teachers' Association of Ghana has urged the government to prioritize resourcing existing public universities before establishing new ones, citing challenges of inadequate infrastructure, limited facilities, insufficient equipment, and gaps in qualified academic staff. The Association cautioned that further expansion without addressing these deficits could weaken the capacity of existing universities and stretch national resources.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
GTDC and UGBS celebrate World Safety Day on psychosocial wellbeing
The Ghana Tourism Development Company and University of Ghana Business School marked the 2026 World Safety Day in Accra under the theme "Good Psychosocial Working Environment: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organizations." The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment stressed that workers must be treated with dignity and that psychological hazards including excessive workload, bullying and job insecurity are as important to address as physical workplace risks.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Education Minister orders GTEC to withdraw post-retirement contract letters
The Minister of Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to immediately withdraw its September 30 and October 1 letters on post-retirement contracts for academic senior members of public universities, following consultations with the University Teachers Association of Ghana. The withdrawal is intended to allow further stakeholder engagement before implementing any final policy on post-retirement engagements in the tertiary education sector.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 27 April
GTEC withdraws retirement age directive after ministerial order
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has withdrawn its policy directive on retirement age and post-retirement contracts for senior academic members in public universities following an instruction from the Minister of Education after a meeting with the University Teachers Association of Ghana. GTEC said the withdrawal is pending further consultations with stakeholders to ensure consensus.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Education minister halts GTEC post-retirement contract letters
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has ordered the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to withdraw two letters dated September 30 and October 1, 2025, concerning post-retirement contracts for senior academic staff in public universities. The decision follows concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana and is intended to allow broader consultations with stakeholders before any final policy is adopted.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 25 April
University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor calls term "vernacular" derogatory
Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has said that labeling African languages or local dialects as "vernacular" is derogatory and an affront to African culture. She argued the term discourages local dialects as recognized means of communication and is made worse by enforcement of discipline against such languages in schools.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →