The Vice–Chancellor of Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU), Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye, has stressed the University’s readiness to collaborate with the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) in any skill development training endeavour, adding that CCTU has all the expertise to provide relevant solutions for community development.

He made this statement when the newly appointed Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Cape Coast, Honourable George Justice Arthur, paid a working visit to CCTU on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

The visit was to officially introduce himself to the University Management and also to enable him to acquaint himself with the challenges of CCTU and how best the Assembly could address them.

At the University’s Council Chamber, where the meeting was held, the Registrar, Dr. Anthony H. Turkson, welcomed the MCE and his entourage and set the tone for the discussion.

Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye, in his address expressed excitement about the MCE's visit and highlighted some of the strides made by the University in collaboration with the Assembly in the area of community development.

Prof. Boakye, however, highlighted some of the challenges faced by the University and called for the Assembly’s support in that regard.

Honourable George Justice Arthur commended CCTU for supporting the government in training manpower for national and global development. He pledged to collaborate with the University to advance youth entrepreneurship programmes for socio-economic development in the Metropolis.

Hon. Arthur hinted at the Assembly’s intention of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University to make CCTU an integral part of its development plan.

He then called on CCTU Management to support the Assembly’s revenue mobilisation drive to promote the even distribution of community development.

The meeting concluded with a tour around the on-going CCTU Community Police Post project started by the immediate past MCE, Hon Ernest Arthur. Hon. George Justice Arthur promised to fast-track the completion of the Police Post for use by the community.

Both parties expressed optimism, anticipating a successful partnership. Present at the meeting were members of the University Management, key officials from the Metropolitan Assembly and the media.

Source: Directorate of Public Affairs