Executive Chairman of JL Holdings Ghana, Dr. Orleans Lindsay, has been officially inaugurated as the first Chancellor of Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) in a landmark ceremony attended by government officials, dignitaries, and academic leaders.
In his investiture speech, Dr. Lindsay expressed heartfelt gratitude to the CCTU community and the people of Cape Coast for their warm reception and support.
He acknowledged the university’s challenges, including infrastructure gaps like student hostels, lecture halls, and recreational facilities, but assured the audience that with support from the government, alumni, and stakeholders, these issues would be addressed.
Dr. Lindsay emphasized the role of CCTU under the Technical Universities Act of 2016 in advancing technical and vocational education, promoting innovation, and building industry partnerships.
His leadership, he said, would align with the Sustainable Development Goals, 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 programs to all Ghanaians,” he said.
The new Chancellor laid out plans to recruit top-tier faculty, develop relevant academic programs, and expand global partnerships. Drawing on his extensive business experience, Dr. Lindsay vowed to position CCTU as a leader in technological innovation and clean energy, establishing links with international institutions.
He also expressed a strong commitment to entrepreneurship, aiming to equip students with skills that will foster self-reliance and contribute to the nation’s development. Dr. Lindsay spoke with confidence about the completion of the university’s 40th Anniversary Students’ Hostel and pledged to work with government and private sector partners to address the institution’s infrastructure deficits.
Encouraging students to unlock their full potential, he called on alumni and stakeholders to support CCTU’s mission to become one of Africa’s top technical universities. Dr. Lindsay described his investiture as a turning point for CCTU, promising a “tremendous paradigm shift” that would propel the university to global prominence.
Dr. Orleans Lindsay, known as one of Ghana’s leading business figures, has built a vast empire across sectors such as construction, beverages, security, and agriculture.