The first phase of the Nursing and Midwifery College located at Odumase-Krobo in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipalily of the Eastern Region has been handed over to the Regional Coordinating Council.

The Nursing and Midwifery Training College was established some few years ago without permanent structures.

Subsequently, the Manya Krobo Traditional Council gave a temporary facility to the college.

The facility, which lacked hostels and bungalows, could not house the students and management.

Due to that, plans were made to relocate the school to a permanent location within the Municipality.

The idea to establish a nursing training school in the Municipality was mooted by Dr. Nuertey, who was then the Volta Regional Director of Health Services.

The team, led by the Deputy Regional Minister, Dr Samuel Nuertey Ayertey, who received the keys on behalf of the RCC, was happy with the work done but advised the contractor and consultant to consider the cost of two mechanized boreholes and a walkway to link the two separate buildings.

The Deputy Regional Minister, after inspecting the new building of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, expressed gratitude to some major stakeholders, including Konor (Paramount Chief) of Manya Krobo, Nene Sakite II, Municipal Assembly, Manya Krobo Foundation, headed by Dr. Narh Bita, land owners, who gave out the land for the new site.

He reiterated government’s commitment to completing the project for management and students to get serene environment to boost effective teaching and learning.

The various speakers at the function applauded him for playing a crucial role in the establishment of the Nursing and Midwifery College at Odumase-Krobo.

The management of the facility assured the minister that plans are underway to introduce new programmes in the school to attract more students and also expand their facilities.

The Deputy Minister and his entourage also visited the site where two storey buildings are being constructed.