Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu has issued a public statement regarding a recent notice from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) concerning his use of the honorary title of “Professor”. In the statement, Dr. Asiedu explains that he was conferred the title by Alfred Nobel University, an internationally recognized and accredited university based in Dnipro, Ukraine, in recognition of his contributions to human development.
Dr. Asiedu states that he was not aware of the regulations surrounding the use of honorary titles and has duly obliged the GTEC notice by ceasing to use the title. He has reverted to using his earned credential as a PhD holder, which he obtained through research in 2012.
In his statement, Dr. Asiedu appeals to the public to respect his decision and act accordingly. He expresses gratitude to everyone and emphasizes his commitment to being a law-abiding citizen.
The full statement is as follows:
“NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER! A recent publication by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) concerning my use of the honourary title of “Professor” has come to my notice. I did not know that honorary titles could not be used until this prompting by GTEC.
I want to put it on record that I DID NOT CHASE the title on a whim. Alfred Nobel university, an internationally recognized and accredited university based in Dnipro, Ukraine followed my contributions to human development and consequently conferred the title on me, which I have used over the last three years.
As a law abiding citizen, I have duly obliged the notice by GTEC and has accordingly ceased using the title of professor.
I have consequently reverted to my credential as a PhD holder earned through research in 2012. The public should kindly oblige and act accordingly.
Thanks to everyone.
Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu”
