The Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has demanded that Ghana’s existing 60-year-old retirement age be reviewed.
During his January 30 vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Dr. Pelpuo stressed that any changes should be contingent on the nation’s overall readiness and economic capabilities.
He also emphasized the necessity of widespread public agreement prior to implementing such a big policy shift, emphasizing the role that inclusive discourse will have in determining Ghana’s workforce’s future.
“There’s a lot of talk about increasing the retirement age now, some say up to 65 years, some say up to 70 years, but they are still strong why should they retire? I think it should come as a result of a harmonious decision. We will need to reconsider or consider whether it’s time for us to do it or not.
“I will go along the many who will pose a view that there’s a need for a review, given our economy and our capacity to deal with it.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline.con/Joseph Asare
