Tag Archives: GTEC

GTEC Cuts Off Government-Related Support To UCC, Declares School “Non-Existent”

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has taken drastic action against the University of Cape Coast (UCC), blocking all government-related support and services to the institution, and designating it as “non-existent” on its official portal. In a statement issued on Monday, GTEC announced the immediate suspension of all major engagements …

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Stop Using ‘Unearned’ Academic Title or Face Us In Court – GTEC To Grace Ayensu-Danquah

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), currently on a national campaign to prevent the use of unearned academic titles in Ghana and enforce the law on the abuse, has concluded that the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah does not hold the academic title “Professor in any capacity”. GTEC …

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Over 3500 Students Affected By Unaccredited Tertiary Institutions – PUSAG

Over 3,500 Ghanaian students from 22 unaccredited tertiary institutions are facing a looming crisis as their academic qualifications are rendered invalid, potentially jeopardising their mandatory national service and future employment prospects. This alarming figure was revealed by the Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) in a statement as it …

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GTEC Shuts Down Nyarkotey University

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered the immediate closure of the Nyarkotey University College of Holistic Medicine and Technology. The university has also been directed to provide evidence of all its academic claims by August 8, 2025. This directive follows the arrest of Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, the institution’s …

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Cease The Use Of ‘Doctor’ Title – GTEC Cautions Awutu Senya East MP

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally cautioned Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor to immediately stop using the academic title “Doctor,” citing concerns over its unauthorised and unverified use. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, June 16, GTEC said it was alarmed …

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Your Industrial Strike Is In ‘Bad Faith’ And Illegal – GTEC Slams Senior Staff of Universities

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has expressed disappointment and regret over the decision by the Senior Staff Associations of the Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) to embark on an industrial strike, despite ongoing negotiations and scheduled engagements with relevant state agencies.   Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), …

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GTEC Warns Against Misuse Of Honorary Doctoral And Professorial Titles In Ghana

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has raised serious concerns about the growing misuse of honorary doctorates and professorial titles. The Commission says this misuse is particularly concerning as these titles are increasingly being conferred by various institutions both within Ghana and abroad. GTEC, in a statement, said it has …

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GTEC Seeks Financial Clearance To Recruit 2,500 Teachers

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced that it is seeking financial clearance from the Ministry of Education to recruit 2,500 teaching staff. In a statement, GTEC emphasised that this recruitment is intended to alleviate the current academic workload and ensure that academic activities can resume promptly. CETAG initiated …

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Be At Post Until All Issues Are Resolved – GTEC Tells UCC Vice-Chancellor

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong to remain at post as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast until the Commission investigates the issues surrounding his termination. The Commission argues that it has not received any contrary communication from the UCC Council regarding a …

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CETAG Withdraws All Services In Response To GTEC’s Directive To Freeze July Salary

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has withdrawn all its services following the government’s directive to freeze their July salaries. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on July 22, instructed the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to suspend the salaries of all striking CETAG members, except for …

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