President at Yeshua Institute of Technology

In September 2011, Charles Owiredu became the president of Yeshua Institute of Technology. Prior to his presidency, Dr Owiredu served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Regent University of Science and Technology (Regent Ghana) for seven years. As provost, he continued his efforts to develop policies, strategies and programs for the university. He acted in the absence of the president and represented him publicly in various capacities. He represented the Regent Ghana on the Conference of Heads of Private Universities Ghana (CHPUG) for three years.

Dr Owiredu has played a significant role in the founding of four private universities, including Central University, Regent University of Science and Technology, Evangelical Presbyterian University and Yeshua Tech. From 1987 to 2001, Dr. Owiredu rose from the position of Academic Secretary of Central University to become the Special Assistant to the President. He has served as a member of the EP University Council since 2007, and has also acted as Chair of the Council on some occasions.

He has lectured and published many books. Dr. Owiredu earned his MPhil degree the University of Cape Coast, Ghana and his PhD degree from the University of Durham, England. While in England, he both worked in the Durham University and also served as assistant vicar for about three years in St. Georges, Church of England, Gateshead, under the leadership of Rev Underhill. He is a Langham scholar and member of several School Boards and Councils in Ghana. He also consults widely for many academic institutions. He is a renowned speaker and enthusiastically listened to at conferences, on radio and on TV in Ghana. He also is an avid watcher of ants.

He is married to Gifty who is both a clergywoman and computer scientist. They are parents of four daughters, Victoria, Jessica, Nhyira, Adom and a son, Kojo.

September 2012