Prof Gyan backs case for staying in Ghana; says he left a $75K a year US job for $2k in the 90s
Legal practitioner Prof Kwame Gyan has shared his personal experience of giving up a well-paying career in the United States to return to Ghana, saying his decision supports the argument that the country still offers opportunities for people who are willing to identify and pursue them.
Legal scholar Professor Kwame Gyan has shared his story of leaving a lucrative US career to return to Ghana in the 1990s. He explained that his experience highlights the potential for value in staying in the country despite its challenges. Prof Gyan's journey began when he moved to the US in 1991 for graduate studies at Temple Law School and NYU Law School, eventually landing a high-paying job at the Ford Foundation in New York.
However, due to immigration rules tied to his visa, he was required to return to Ghana after completing his education. Initially, his income dropped from $75,000 a year in the US to $2,000 a year in Ghana. Despite pressure to stay in the US for better career prospects, he chose to return to Ghana, citing his desire to contribute to national development rather than solely focusing on financial gain.
He has since taught 27 batches of law students over 27 years, a legacy he feels far more valuable than any potential wealth he could have accumulated abroad.
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