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Labour Minister-Designate calls for review of Ghana’s retirement age

By Vincent Ashitey
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The Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has proposed a review of Ghana’s retirement age, currently set at 60 years, to align with the country’s economic capacity and workforce needs.

During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 30, Dr. Pelpuo said he is on the side of the people who believe there must be reforms.

He however stressed that inclusive dialogue would be key to addressing the future of Ghana’s labor force.

 

“There’s a lot of talk about reviewing the retirement age now. Some say up to 65 or 70. I think it should come as a result of a harmonious decision.

“We will need as Ghanaians to consider whether it is time for us to do so or not…I will go along with the many who would pose a view that there is a need for a reform given our economy and our capacity to deal with it.”

 

In Ghana, the statutory retirement age in the public sector is 60 years. However, civil servants can be appointed for up to five years after reaching the compulsory retirement age.

For the Private sector, there is no compulsory retirement age, but employers must set a minimum retirement age of 60 years.