Persons in academia not affected by post-retirement contract ban – Haruna

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured members of Ghana’s academic community that the government’s recent suspension of post-retirement contracts does not apply to them.

This clarification follows a directive from the Presidency, communicated through a letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, which announced the immediate cancellation of post-retirement appointments within the public service.

Addressing the media at a press briefing, Mr. Iddrisu emphasized that the directive strictly affects general public service and not academic institutions.

He urged faculty members across various campuses to remain calm and continue with their work.

“The President has taken a major decision on post-retirement contracts for public servants who have attained the age of 60. However, the essence of this briefing is to assure the men and women in academia that they are not affected by this decision,” the Minister stated.

He further explained that academic institutions will continue to follow their internal procedures and approval processes through their respective councils and governing bodies to manage post-retirement engagements.

“This means faculty members and lecturers in universities and other tertiary institutions are exempt from this directive,” he reaffirmed.