Dr. Kwesi Eduafo Yankey, the newly sworn-in first Chancellor of the Koforidua Technical University (KTU), has stated that he will elevate the institution to unprecedented heights and make it a world-class technical university.
Dr. Kwesi Yankey indicated that he will uplift the university to a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship and a center for academic excellence to symbolize Ghana’s intellectual prowess.
Speaking at his investiture ceremony on Wednesday, November 28, 2024, at the Aba Bentil Hall, Dr. Kwesi Yankey applauded the members of the university council, faculty, and support staff of the institution for their hard work and splendid achievements over the past years.
“I aid in the strive to make Koforidua Technical University a prime institution, renowned for innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and sustainable practices. Together we will foster an environment where collective responsibility thrives,’’ said Dr. Kwesi Yankey.
He emphasized that the new era will equip students with the discipline and confidence they need to thrive academically and face the challenges of the future with confidence, adding that he will prioritize climate change, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and resource efficiency.
He underscored the university vision to integrate sustainable practices in operations, curriculum, and research.
He promised to empower students with skills, knowledge, and character, shaping them into leaders who drive progress and work together to achieve shared vision, making Koforidua Technical University a world-class institution.
“Weighing in on key pillars of togetherness and unity in diversity—our university is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse threads of culture, ethnicity, religion, and background. This diversity enriches our academic landscape, fosters creativity, celebrates our differences, and finds strength in our unique perspectives,’’ he stated.
Dr. Kwesi Yankey urged members of the university council, faculty, and students to support each other to celebrate success in the coming years and unite to pursue knowledge, driven by curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
“Let us foster a culture of collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity. Let us empower each other to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers,’’ he added.
Dr. Kwesi Yankey’s vision is to concentrate on several key areas, which include innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, foster industry partnerships, invest in infrastructure, enhance student experience, and attract and retain top talent.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, who was the special guest of honor for the program, expressed his warm congratulations to Dr. Kwesi Yankey on his new adventure.
John Agyekum Kufuor entreated Dr. Kwesi Yankey to be committed to the values of excellence, innovations, and sustainability that have brought it to its current heights.
“Mr. Chancellor, your leadership will undoubtedly contribute towards shaping the future of this rich university. I have no doubt that you will excel in this role with a focus on training and nurturing great minds who can tempt the great fields of the fourth industrial revolution,’’ John Agyekum Kufuor affirmed.
He expressed his confidence in Dr. Kwesi Eduafo Yankey for the new escapade and guiding the university to meet its objectives of creating new opportunities for innovation, growth, and pragmatism.
John Agyekum Kufuor articulated that the fourth industrial revolution, which is characterized by new technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, block chain technology, and advanced robotics, is rapidly changing the world.
He averred that the new technologies have the powers to transform all industrial outputs, and the country’s domestic productivities will enhance Ghana’s competitiveness across the key markets. He continued that they are influencing cultures of societies around the world.
He added that the mastering of the technologies by the university will enable it to produce the critical human result to assist Ghana’s economy and attract foreign investors with vibrant ecosystem tech startups and reboot entrepreneurship.
He called for collaborations among the university institutions to cooperate in the production of viable human results to attract investors for the economy and reinforce the spirit and practice of the concept of public-private partnerships.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Nhyiraba Nartey Solomon
