75 Year-Old Man Bags PhD After Getting First Degree at 64

– 75 Year-Old Man Bags PhD After Getting First Degree at 64

A man has caused stir online as he bagged PhD at 75 after getting his 1st degree when he was 64.

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
The septuagenarian has inspired many on social media with his achievements. Photo credit: Olumide Olusanya

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.

A LinkedIn user identified as Rino TheSinger also took to the platform to celebrate the elderly man.

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:

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“The message is in the inspiration!!”

Source: Legit.Ng