Williams Abayaawien Atuilik
Professor Williams Abayaawien Atuilik is an academic associated with Heritage Christian University. He was recently in the news due to a directive from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), which demanded that he provide proof of his academic credentials or cease using the title 'Professor.' This action highlights GTEC's efforts to combat the unauthorized use of academic titles in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity and the need for formal validation of professorial appointments.
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Dr Williams Abayaawien Atuilik is involved in a dispute with GTEC regarding his use of the title 'Professor'.
GTEC to Heritage University staff: Your temporary visiting professor appointments by US universities do not align with formal academic ranks in Ghana to make you a 'Prof'
Ghana· 2025-08-29
Williams Abayaawien Atuilik has publicly accused the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) of acting contrary to the constitution and abusing its authority by directing him to stop using the title 'Professor'.
'An abuse of power': Heritage Christian University "Professor" publicly defies GTEC over title directiveGhana· 2025-08-26Williams Abayaawien Atuilik has responded to GTEC's challenge regarding his use of the title 'Professor'.
RE: GTEC demands proof of academic title from Heritage Christian University "Professor"Ghana· 2025-08-26GTEC has formally challenged Williams Abayaawien Atuilik to provide evidence supporting his use of the title 'Professor'.
GTEC demands proof of academic title from Heritage Christian University "Professor"Ghana· 2025-06-19
GTEC called out Prof. Williams Abayaawien Atuilik of Heritage Christian University for their continued use of the title 'Professor.'
GTEC cracks down on unauthorised use of "Professor" title; Issues directives to 2 individualsGhana· 2025-06-19