The Principal of the Kokofu Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Bekwai Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Mr. Kofi Baffoe Sarpong, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the government and key stakeholders to take immediate steps to address the institution’s worsening infrastructure challenges.
His call came during the school’s 2025 graduation ceremony, where hundreds of students, parents, and invited guests gathered to celebrate academic achievement amid growing concerns about campus conditions.
In his address, Mr. Baffoe Sarpong outlined a series of urgent infrastructure needs that continue to impede the smooth running of academic activities. Chief among them is the absence of a perimeter fence wall around the school.
He explained that the unprotected campus has made both students and staff vulnerable to intrusions, including occasional visits from armed robbers and the constant presence of stray animals, which freely wander onto the compound. These disruptions, he noted, pose security risks and affect concentration during teaching and learning.
The Principal further highlighted the severe shortage of lecture halls, describing the situation as increasingly unsustainable. With the institution seeing steady growth in enrollment, existing classrooms are overstretched, forcing some classes to be merged or held in makeshift spaces. This, he emphasized, undermines the college’s ability to deliver quality training to future healthcare professionals.
Accommodation remains another critical challenge. Mr. Baffoe Sarpong expressed deep concern over the inadequate hostel facilities available for students, noting that many learners are compelled to seek lodging in nearby communities under less-than-ideal conditions.
Equally troubling, he said, is the lack of residential quarters for staff. The absence of decent staff accommodation makes it difficult to attract and retain qualified tutors, despite the college’s significant contribution to Ghana’s healthcare system.
He appealed to the government, philanthropists, corporate bodies, and old students of the institution to support efforts aimed at resolving the long-standing infrastructure deficit. According to him, improving the learning environment is essential not only for student welfare but also for strengthening the college’s role in producing well-trained nurses and midwives for the country.
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Baffoe Sarpong encouraged nurses and midwives nationwide to embrace continuous professional development. With rapid changes in healthcare technology and evolving patient needs, he stressed the importance of regularly upgrading skills to remain effective and responsive in the health sector.
