Nkawkaw Holy Family Nurses Training College has urgently appealed to corporate bodies and investors for support in constructing much needed student hostels, a critical need that the school says is hindering its ability to expand and provide better education.
Principal Olivia Pomaa made the plea during the college’s 50th anniversary celebration, highlighting how the lack of accommodation for students is limiting enrollment and affecting the quality of teaching and learning.
“We have made tremendous progress over the past 50 years, but without adequate hostel facilities, our ability to accommodate more students and improve educational standards is constrained,” Pomaa said.
“We are calling on investors to help us provide the infrastructure necessary to meet the growing demand for nursing education in Ghana.”
The college, which has been a key player in nursing education since its founding in 1974, has struggled with overcrowded facilities as the need for trained healthcare professionals continues to rise.
Pomaa’s appeal comes at a time when Ghana’s healthcare system is facing challenges, and the demand for skilled nurses is at an all-time high.
Bishop Rev. Joseph Afrifah Agyekum of the Koforidua Diocese, who attended the anniversary celebration, praised the institution’s impact on healthcare training but acknowledged the need for further development.
He assured the college’s leadership that more programs and resources would be brought in to elevate the school’s status.
