Never Too Late: Father of UCC acting Vice-Chancellor earns MBA at 81

Joseph Aheto, the father of the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Denis Aheto, has graduated with an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development at the age of 81.

The octogenarian was celebrated during the 9th session of UCC’s 58th Congregation on December 22, 2025.

The milestone was shared in a recent post on X by Voice of UCC.

Ghanaian man earns university degree at 86

"Mr Joseph Aheto, the father of the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof Denis Aheto, earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship & Small Enterprise Development at the remarkable age of 81 in December 2025, during the 9th session of the 58th UCC Congregation," the post read.

Speaking to the media after the graduation, he expressed his excitement.

“I feel very excited to have my own son graduating me today,” he stated.

Recounting his academic journey, he revealed the challenges he faced among his younger coursemates.

"When I enrolled and commenced lectures, many of the younger students in my class were surprised, laughing and mocking me, asking what this old man wanted in life. But that didn’t deter me. I soldiered on, and now I have graduated," he added.

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Joseph Aheto holds a first degree in Business Administration from the University of Ghana. He also has a background as a teacher and school proprietor.

See the post below :

Mr. Joseph Aheto, the father of the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof Denis Aheto, earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship & Small Enterprise Development at the remarkable age of 81 in December 2025, during the 9th session of the 58th UCC Congregation. pic.twitter.com/4ro3OnMRTP

— 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐔𝐂𝐂 (@VoiceOfUCC) December 22, 2025