GTEC Director-General Responds to Petition on Academic Credentials

October 25, 2025 

The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, has publicly clarified his academic qualifications and career progression following a formal petition submitted to the Commission's Governing Board.

Petition Under RTI Act

The request for information was filed by Mr. Kwame Simpe Ofori under Ghana's Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989). The petition sought comprehensive details regarding Professor Abdulai's academic credentials, research contributions, and the procedures that led to his promotion to professorial rank.

Official Response

In an official statement released on October 24, 2025, through GTEC's Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Jerry Sarfo, Professor Abdulai confirmed the authenticity of his academic and professional records and expressed his commitment to transparency.

Academic Background

According to the statement, Professor Abdulai's educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts degree with First Class Honours in Philosophy and Religions from the University of Ghana (1998–2001)
• Master of Arts in International Affairs from Ohio University, United States (2003–2005)
• Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from West Virginia University, United States (2005–2009)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) (2016–2017)

Career Progression

The statement outlined Professor Abdulai's academic and administrative career trajectory:

• Lecturer at UEW (2010–2014)
• Senior Lecturer at UEW (2014–2017)
• Associate Professor at UEW (2017–present)
• Deputy Director-General of GTEC (2020–2023)
• Acting Director-General of GTEC (2023–2024)
• Director-General of GTEC (2024–present)

The response demonstrates GTEC's commitment to accountability and adherence to the Right to Information Act, which promotes transparency in public institutions.