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Man Causes Stir Online as He Bags PhD at 75 after Getting His 1st Degree when he Was 64

By • July 10, 2022 • Schools Gist

A South African man named George Ayisi-Boateng has proven that learning has no limit after bagging his PhD at the age of 75. Ayisi-Boateng bagged his bachelor’s degree at the age of 64 and an MBA at 67; the elderly man is an inspiration to many. The septuagenarian has been celebrated on social media after his story made it to Facebook and LinkedIn

A South African man identified as George Ayisi-Boateng has inspired social media with his achievement after bagging his PhD from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, at the age of 75.

Ayisi-Boateng was celebrated on Facebook by a Nigerian man, Olumide Olusanya, who disclosed that the former had his bachelor’s degree at the age of 64 and an MBA at 67.

George Ayisi-Boateng is an inspiration to many.

Olusanya wrote: “His name is Dr George Ayisi-Boateng PhD. Bachelor’s Degree at 64 years and MBA at 67 years. This week at 75years,graduated with a PhD from the University of Witwatersrand South Africa. Learning has no limits and so is success!“

Olusanya shared an adorable photo of Ayisi-Boateng decked in his graduation attire as he smiled for the camera.

READ ALSO: Lady Becomes First Black Woman to Earn PhD in Architecture from US Varsity

Many celebrate the septuagenarian on Facebook

Olufunso Onayemi commented: “Very good for him, but the real deal is what is he going to do with the Ph.D now @ pursuit of vanity!“

Olufunso Onayemi said: “Very good for him, but the real deal is what is he going to do with the Ph.D now @ pursuit of vanity!“

Lorraine Toliver wrote: “Congratulations ! This is Wonderful!! God Bless You!“

Dejo Olowu said: “The message is in the inspiration!!“

Source: Legit.Ng

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