The Executive Chairman of JL Holdings Ghana, Dr Orleans Lindsay, has been inaugurated as the first Chancellor of the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU).
In his investiture speech, Dr Lindsay acknowledged the challenges facing the institution, including infrastructure needs such as students’ hostels, lecture halls and recreational facilities.
Expressing optimism about resolving these challenges with support from government, alumni and stakeholders, he expressed his commitment to transforming the institution to serve its students and the wider community better.
Dr Lindsay highlighted CCTU’s mandate under the Technical Universities Act, 2016, which emphasizes promoting technical and vocational education, fostering innovation and forging industry partnerships.
He said his leadership would these to align with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focusing on quality education, economic growth and innovation.
“As the first Chancellor of this noble institution, I pledge to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence and ensure accessibility and affordability of our programmes to all Ghanaians,” he assured the school and stakeholders.
Dr Lindsay outlined several strategic initiatives, including recruiting exceptional faculty, developing market-driven academic programmes and enhancing global partnerships. Leveraging his extensive business experience, he promised to connect CCTU with international institutions, positioning it as a leader in technological innovation and clean energy solutions.
The Chancellor also emphasised his commitment to entrepreneurship, aiming to empower students with skills to become self-reliant.
He expressed confidence that CCTU would soon complete its proposed 40th Anniversary Students’ Hostel and announced his intention to collaborate with the government and private stakeholders to address other infrastructure deficits.
He encouraged the students to explore their full potential to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.
He also appealed to alumni and stakeholders to support CCTU’s vision, ensuring its rise to become one of Africa’s top technical universities.
Dr Lindsay described his investiture as a pivotal moment for the university, predicting a “tremendous paradigm shift” that would position CCTU among the best technical institutions worldwide.
