The National Executive Council (NEC) of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed its appreciation to the government for affirming post-retirement contract arrangements for retired academics with a wealth of tacit and explicit knowledge, while strongly opposing their appointment to administrative office-holding roles.
According to a 3news.com report on July 2, 2025, NEC noted that such arrangements enable continued impactful service to academia and national development.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its Third Quarter NEC Meeting, held at the Akenten Appiah-Minka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) in Kumasi, UTAG acknowledged the significant contributions of retired scholars.
These academics, upon retirement, continue to offer their expertise in mentorship, postgraduate supervision, advanced research, project development, and grant writing. "We acknowledge with appreciation the government's affirmation of post-retirement contract arrangements for scholars who, upon retirement, possess a wealth of tacit and explicit knowledge," the statement read.
