A former Ghanaian who is now Dutch after acquiring a Dutch passport started a social media debate by saying “A Dutch passport is more valuable than a PhD from Ghana”.
This statement has attracted significant attention on social media in the Ghanaian space. Now to better understand the terms, a Dutch passport represents citizenship and a right to travel and live in the Netherlands and the EU while a PhD in Ghana represents academic achievement and expertise in a defined field.
The argument is that a Dutch offers residence in the EU, providing access to better job opportunities, education, and healthcare in the Netherlands and EU which is like a symbol of prestige.
On the other hand, a PhD from Ghana despite its academic prestige, may not guarantee similar benefits.
Well, let’s head to the streets of Ghana to hear the thoughts of people on this.