Audio By Carbonatix The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn its policy directive on retirement age and post-retirement contracts for senior academic members in public universities. The decision follows a directive from the Minister of Education after a meeting with the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), according to an official letter issued by the Commission. The withdrawn directive, originally dated October 1, 2025, had outlined new guidelines on retirement age and post-retirement contract arrangements for academic staff in public universities. In its statement, GTEC said the withdrawal was in compliance with the Minister’s instruction and pending further consultations with relevant stakeholders to ensure consensus and institutional sustainability. The statement was signed by Prof. Augustina Ocloo, Deputy Director-General of GTEC, on behalf of the Director-General. “Following a meeting between the Honourable Minister for Education and the leadership of UTAG, the Minister has directed GTEC to immediately withdraw its policy directive dated 1st October, 2025,” the statement noted. “In compliance with the Minister’s directive, and pending further consultations with all relevant stakeholders, GTEC hereby announces the immediate withdrawal of the policy directive,” it added. The Commission further indicated that revised guidance will be issued after the completion of stakeholder engagements. It assured public universities and stakeholders of its commitment to collaborative decision-making and institutional stability within the tertiary education sector. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: GTEC post-retirement contract DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story GTEC clarifies status of public university distance learning centres GTEC names 62 unrecognised institutions, warns public against fake certificates (LIST) GTEC names over 60 foreign and local schools failing accreditation standards GTEC suspends processing of institutional registration applications UTAG, GTEC and the ministry’s political massage: Why the inquiry panel fails the first test of fairness Education Minister constitutes committee to probe UTAG allegations against GTEC leadership UTAG defends call for GTEC leadership removal, citing governance concerns UTAG demands removal of GTEC leadership, issues 14-day deadline Education sector job seekers must submit certificates for verification – GTEC GTEC boss defends fee regulation, reaffirms mandate in Ghana’s tertiary education Latest Stories GTEC withdraws retirement age, post-retirement contract directive following ministerial order2 minutes We’re working to keep the lights on – Energy Ministry assures full restoration21 minutes ACEP warns of deep negligence in power sector after Akosombo fire incident23 minutes Ghana’s power sector needs systemic fix, not just leadership changes – ACEP26 minutes Over 2,000 residents in Bole District connected to rural telephony network35 minutes Hayford Addai clinches second gold at Rabat Grand Prix ahead of Commonwealth Games46 minutes Kwesi Slay teases new music in behind-the-scenes Instagram posts59 minutes 10 dead as military escort convoy comes under bloody attack at Binduri1 hour Ghanaian VR developer Edmund Darko gains recognition for preserving culture through immersive technology2 hours ‎Over 2,000 residents connected to rural telephony network in Bole District2 hours ‘I used to sell kerosene’ – Dr Adutwum reflects on childhood hustle2 hours A new chapter for Africa’s malaria response through accountability and sovereignty2 hours For every generation, vaccines work — Securing Africa’s health future2 hours I started farming at a young age – Dr Osei Adutwum reveals2 hours Two arrested in Kintampo with suspected cannabis worth over GH¢100,0002 hours