Two companies donate GH¢ 200,000 to support CCTU’s hostel project 

Two companies, JL Properties and Orlin Construction Limited, have donated a sum of GH¢ 200,000 to the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) in aid of the construction of a student hostel to help ease accommodation problems on the campus. 

JL Properties contributed GH¢ 150,000, while Orlin Construction Limited gave GH¢ 50,000. 

The gesture comes as JL Properties' director, Dr James Condua Orleans-Lindsay takes position as the new chancellor of CCTU.

Dr Orleans-Lindsay is also a director at Orlin Construction Limited.

The presentation was in solidarity with the new chancellor and in support towards advancing the university’s growth.

The university currently has about 4,000 students with a 300 capacity on campus hostel.

The rest of the students usually find accommodation in communities around the university, with many in not so conducive learning environments

At the presentation, the managing director of Orlin Construction Ltd, David Odoi-Tetteh Indicated that the gesture was not only to support the university’s infrastructure expansion but also aligned with the commitments towards the ongoing celebration for CCTU’s 40th anniversary.
He acknowledged the intense challenges and demands of construction work, emphasizing that, "as a construction-focused company, they fully understood what the project entailed

He reaffirmed their commitment to the project he pledged and urged other organizations, alumni, and well-meaning individuals to join hands in ensuring the project's successful completion.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the university, the Registrar of CCTU, Dr. Anthony Turkson expressed gratitude to both companies, emphasising how much the initiative would benefit the institution. 

He highlighted the existing shortfall in hostel accommodations, stressing accommodation remained a pressing issue at CCTU that needed all hands to help resolve. 

Accommodation significant barrier

He explained that, despite the university’s dedication to providing high-quality education and contributing to Ghana's national development, the current housing limitations posed a significant barrier. 

"CCTU is committed to shaping the future of its students and empowering them to become skilled professionals, but the lack of sufficient student housing hinders this mission"

He noted that the shortage of hostel space not only impacts student convenience and safety but also affects retention rates and overall student satisfaction, as many are deterred by the lack of available accommodation. 

He expressed optimism that with the continued support of stakeholders and the generous donations from partners, CCTU would eventually bridge this gap and make quality education accessible and beneficial for all its students.

He urged prospective students, to consider CCTU as a place where they could achieve their career aspirations, noting that "the institution offers robust programs aimed at equipping students to excel in their chosen paths"