Bolgatanga: Mr. Williams Sebil, Principal of the Nursing Training College (NTC) in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, has called for national recognition for the contributions of nurse tutors in the country. He noted that although tutors across Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges played a significant role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Ghana, their contributions were not acknowledged in the same manner as those of teachers in basic and Senior High Schools.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sebil emphasized the need for national awards for nurse tutors, highlighting their vital role in shaping the future of healthcare in Ghana. He made these remarks while addressing staff, stakeholders, and students at a matriculation ceremony for first- and second-year students of the College. The Principal stressed that tutors deserve national acknowledgment and disclosed that many deserving staff members faced delays in promotions, which led to demotivation.
Mr. Sebil expressed concern over the slow-paced promotion process for staff at the College, warning that it could negatively affect morale and potentially lead to brain drain. He also indicated that the College’s clinical training was at risk due to the increasing attrition of preceptors in hospitals, who are crucial for mentoring students during practical sessions.
Addressing challenges faced by the College, the Principal mentioned unresolved issues related to compensation for land acquired for development, which hampered the College’s expansion efforts and strained its relationship with the local community. The growing student population has outpaced the available infrastructure, leading to an urgent need for more lecture halls, hostels, laboratories, and office spaces to enhance teaching and learning.
Mr. Sebil highlighted the lack of staff bungalows for tutors on campus as a major setback, affecting staff commitment, punctuality, and supervision of students, particularly during clinical placements and emergencies. Despite these challenges, he stated that the College’s management continued to strive to provide a conducive environment for teaching and learning, making significant investments in infrastructure despite limited resources.
Recently, the College constructed a new storey building, with two classrooms completed and in use, and two more classrooms expected to be handed over by the end of September 2025. These improvements aim to ease congestion and improve academic performance. Mr. Sebil assured students that these enhancements are designed to ensure they receive quality education that meets both national and international standards.
He concluded by emphasizing that students deserved to learn in an environment that reflected the quality of care they were expected to deliver in the future, expressing gratitude to the hardworking tutors, staff, and stakeholders who continued to work tirelessly to maintain the high standards of the College.
