Founder of Valley View University, Pastor Prof. Jacob Jonas Nii Klu Nortey, will be laid to rest on September 15, 2023, at 8 am, on the university campus in Oyibi. Pastor Nortey passed away at 84.
As a Christian educationist, he rose to become Vice President of the Seventh Day Adventist Church worldwide. Born in Abokobi to a father from Osu and a mother from the Abokobi royal family, he began his education at the Abokobi Presbyterian school and eventually became a Reverend Professor of the SDA Church.
Pastor Nortey was known for his inspiring energy and dedication to helping others achieve their goals, guiding them toward the path of Jesus Christ.
His spiritual journey began in 1959 when he joined the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Accra.
This marked the start of his commitment to spiritual growth and academic excellence in Christian education, both in Africa and the United States.
One of his significant achievements was founding Valley View University in Oyibi, Accra, during his term as the first black President of the SDA Church for Africa/India Ocean.
This prestigious institution stands near the University of Ghana, Legon.
Even after retiring from Church Finance and Administration, he continued to inspire future generations, serving as an adjunct lecturer at Valley View University and other universities worldwide.
He also held the position of ex-President at Datalink University in Tema.
Pastor Nortey’s influence extended beyond academia and the church, as he served as the godparent to notable individuals like Dr. Alfred Nii Oko Vanderpuije, former Accra Mayor and MP of Ablekuma South, Professor Seth Nii Aban Laryea, former Vice Chancellor of Valley View University, and Dr. Moses Tawiah Adoko, Chief Knowledge Officer of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and a Professor of Aerospace Complex Systems.
His legacy lives on through the J.J Nortey Education Trust Funds, which support countless individuals pursuing tertiary and Christian education in Ghana and abroad.