The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to intensify efforts to combat the proliferation of fake academic degrees and titles, including taking legal action against offenders.
In a statement issued UTAG expressed serious concern over what it described as the growing misuse and misrepresentation of honorary doctorates and fraudulent academic credentials.
The Association warned that the trend not only undermines the integrity of Ghana's higher education system but also disrespects the hard work of genuine academics. "We have noted the grave concern the increasing abuse and misrepresentation of such honorary titles, particularly when used for professional advancement, public deception, and influence peddling.
These actions not only trivialize the rigorous scholarly processes associated with legitimate academic qualifications but also erode public trust in higher education and its regulatory institutions," the statement read.
