The Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) in Keta has matriculated new students at their 17th annual matriculation ceremony.
The ceremony which was held on the school’s premises, saw a total of 644 students comprising 240 Registered Midwifery students, 200 Registered General Nursing students, 200 Registered Public Health Nursing students and 4 Postnak nurses.
Madam Mabel Kafui Torku, the Principal of the College lauded the Board of Governors, Tutors, and all workers for their commitment towards the growth of the College over the years.
She stated that out of 1,305 applications received by the school, only 644 were successfully admitted.
The Principal therefore implored the new students to take their studies seriously and allow themselves to be trained by their respective tutors.
“Do not allow your parent’s investments to waste, be humble because humility opens doors,” she advised.
Reverend Godwin Amuzu Tornzo, the Administrator of the school disclosed that though the College has chalked up success in education over the years, it is still faced with a few challenges.
He mentioned that, “inadequate accommodation for both students and tutors, inadequate tables and chairs as well as computers to enhance computer literacy are the major challenges of the school”.
Rev. Tornzo called on the relevant stakeholders and corporate Ghana to provide the school with the needed support.
Hon. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta Constituency pledged his commitment to offer support to address the challenges of the school.
He welcomed the freshers and wished them well in their academic endeavours.
Hon. Emmanuel Gemegah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta also pointed out the Assembly’s role in providing some accommodation to augment the accommodation challenges, the donation of 400 chairs to augment the furniture challenge among others.
He also urged the freshers to study hard to become the best health workers in the country and beyond.
Some dignitaries present at the ceremony were Mrs. Olivia Ama Seglah Woanyah, Agbotadua Seshie, Hon. Richard Kwame Sefe, MP for Anlo, Mad. Mercy Kwaku Duah, NMC representative in the Volta Region, Mr. Israel Ayivor and others.
Story by: Patrick Dzramado||Sandcityradioonline.com
