The Yeji Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) is grappling with severe infrastructure and logistical challenges that continue to hamper its smooth operation, nearly a decade after its establishment in 2016.
The challenges came to the fore during the institution’s 2nd Graduation and 5th Matriculation Ceremony held on Friday, April 5, 2025.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East, Hon. Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, who was the Special Guest of Honour, expressed concern over the situation and pledged to champion the cause of the school at the national level.
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Boam assured the management and students of his commitment to relay their concerns to the appropriate authorities, particularly the Ministry of Health, to seek immediate interventions.
The MP, who also toured the school’s facilities to assess the extent of infrastructural deficits, gave assurances that improving security within the school and the broader Yeji community would be a priority.
He indicated plans to collaborate with the soon-to-be-confirmed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) to enhance security and ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
Hon. Boam further appealed to the Minister for Health to fast-track work on the college’s ongoing projects, especially the construction of classroom blocks and hostel facilities, to support academic activities and create a more conducive learning environment.
In her address, the Principal of the College, Mrs. Vicencia Mottey, painted a worrying picture of the institution’s current state, citing inadequate infrastructure, limited classroom space, and the lack of hostel facilities as some of the pressing challenges confronting the school.
“Students are compelled to seek accommodation in private homes due to the absence of hostel facilities,” Mrs. Mottey lamented, stressing that the situation not only affects students’ academic concentration but also raises safety and security concerns.
The Principal also highlighted other challenges facing the college, including the lack of official vehicles for administrative and academic duties, inadequate toilet facilities, and increasing security threats from the surrounding community.
She therefore called for urgent government intervention to address the situation and support the institution in fulfilling its mandate of training quality healthcare professionals for the country.
The Yeji NMTC remains a vital training ground for health professionals in the region, and stakeholders are hopeful that the renewed attention from local authorities will translate into swift and concrete action to address the school’s longstanding challenges.