Lawyer backs case for staying in Ghana; says he left a $75K a year US job for $2k in the 90s
Legal practitioner Professor Kwame Gyan has recounted how he gave up a well-paying career in the United States to return to Ghana, saying his experience demonstrates that there is value in staying home and identifying opportunities despite the country’s challenges. Prof. Gyan was speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show during a discussion on whether Ghana is […]
Professor Kwame Gyan, a legal practitioner, has shared his experience of leaving behind a lucrative career in the United States to return to Ghana. Gyan, who graduated from Temple Law School and NYU Law School, secured a position at the Ford Foundation's headquarters in New York, earning approximately $75,000 per year. However, due to visa restrictions, he had to return to Ghana after completing his studies.
When he returned to Ghana, Gyan faced a significant reduction in income, earning only $2,000 per year. Despite numerous people advising him to remain in the United States for better career and financial prospects, Gyan chose to stay in Ghana. He was also offered a position at the US Court of International Trade, which would have required him to become an American citizen, but he declined due to his desire to maintain his Ghanaian citizenship.
Since his return to Ghana, Gyan has taught 27 batches of law students over 27 years, a career he considers a significant contribution to the country. He acknowledges that remaining in the United States might have made him wealthier, but he believes that his decision to stay in Ghana and contribute to the nation has its own form of value, beyond financial gains.
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