Oldman causes stir as he bags Ph.D. at 75 after Getting His MBA and MA at 67,64 respectively

• 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

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A Ghanaian 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.

Olusanya wrote:

"His name is Dr George Ayisi-Boateng PhD. Bachelor’s Degree at 64 years and MBA at 67 years.

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"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:

"The message is in the inspiration!!"

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YEN.com.gh previously reported that a grandmother celebrated her show of persistence and courage after she finally bagged a master's degree at age 86.

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In recent times, the elderly have been showing great zeal in achieving their dreams at an age many would expect them to sit and wait for their time.

A tweep identified as @iamwill_johnson has one of those people in his family, his grandmother, who recently graduated with a master's degree from a university in the USA.

Source: YEN.com.gh