• Latest
  • Trending
GTEC raises red flag over rising abuse of honorary 'Doctor' and 'Professor' titles

GTEC raises red flag over rising abuse of honorary ‘Doctor’ and ‘Professor’ titles

April 7, 2025
Interior Ministry confirms June 9 is not a public holiday

Interior Ministry confirms June 9 is not a public holiday

June 8, 2025
NPP doesn’t reward failure with second chances - Kennedy Agyapong

NPP doesn’t reward failure with second chances – Kennedy Agyapong

June 8, 2025
Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally

Colombian Presidential candidate in critical condition after rally shooting – Medical officials confirm

June 8, 2025

COMAC rejects abrupt implementation of Energy Sector Levy

June 8, 2025
Firefighters contain Mechanic Shop blaze in Kintampo, no injuries recorded

Firefighters contain Mechanic Shop blaze in Kintampo, no injuries recorded

June 8, 2025
GRA to implement new GHS1 Fuel Levy starting Monday, June 9

GRA to implement new GH₵1 Fuel Levy starting Monday, June 9

June 8, 2025
7 Ghanaian pilgrims confirmed dead in Saudi Arabia

7 Ghanaian pilgrims confirmed dead in Saudi Arabia

June 8, 2025
The New Force apologizes after supporter assaulted by security team

The New Force apologizes after supporter assaulted by security team

June 8, 2025
Ghanaians have the right to complain, but dumsor levy is necessary – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Ghanaians have the right to complain, but dumsor levy is necessary – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

June 7, 2025
This Summer Begins with Gideon Mensah at Pride of Africa Cup 2025

This Summer Begins with Gideon Mensah at Pride of Africa Cup 2025

June 7, 2025
SUHUM MP CHARGES Muslim YOUTH TO ABSTAIN FROM HARD DRUGS.

Suhum MP charges Muslim youth to abstain from hard drugs

June 7, 2025
Any holiday bundles you see today are fully initiated by telcos - Sam George

Any holiday bundles you see today are fully initiated by telcos – Sam George

June 6, 2025
Happy Ghana
Advertisement
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
No Result
View All Result
Happy Ghana
No Result
View All Result
Home News

GTEC raises red flag over rising abuse of honorary ‘Doctor’ and ‘Professor’ titles

in News, Top Story
GTEC raises red flag over rising abuse of honorary 'Doctor' and 'Professor' titles

GTEC raises red flag over rising abuse of honorary 'Doctor' and 'Professor' titles

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has raised concern over the increasing misuse of honorary titles such as “Doctor” and “Professor,” cautioning both individuals and institutions against using these honours as part of their official identities or credentials.

According to a press release signed by Director-General Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Commission is concerned about the growing trend where individuals treat honorary doctoral and professorial titles as though they were earned academic qualifications.

GTEC described this behavior as unethical and misleading, adding that it violates the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023).

While acknowledging the importance of recognizing distinguished individuals for their achievements and contributions, GTEC stressed that such honours must be conferred only by accredited and officially recognized institutions within Ghana’s higher education system.

The Commission clarified that honorary degrees are meant to celebrate exceptional service or accomplishment but do not qualify recipients to use these titles in formal or professional settings.

Under Section 8 (3)(d) of Act 1023, GTEC is mandated to regulate the use of academic titles and designations, including terms like “university,” “college,” “Emeritus,” “Professor,” “Doctor,” and “Chartered.”

The Commission emphasized the need for all stakeholders in the education sector to uphold ethical standards and respect the rules governing academic titles.

GTEC has called on the public and institutions to take personal responsibility and act with restraint in the use of honorary titles.

It warned that continued misuse could result in regulatory sanction

Tags: doctorGhanaGTECProfessortitles

Subscribe to receive notification everytime a new post is published. We promise to be discrete.

Unsubscribe
Previous Post

NIA to resume Ghana card issuance and registration in Greater Accra from April 7

Next Post

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

Next Post
Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

Search

No Result
View All Result

Listen Live

BBC Match of the Day Africa

Happy Ghana

Recent News

  • Interior Ministry confirms June 9 is not a public holiday
  • NPP doesn’t reward failure with second chances – Kennedy Agyapong
  • Colombian Presidential candidate in critical condition after rally shooting – Medical officials confirm
  • About
  • advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.