Margret Marquart Nursing Training College at Kpando in the Volta Region has marked its 5th anniversary with a fundraising ceremony aimed at supporting the construction of additional facilities to enhance teaching and learning.
The celebration, held under the theme “Caring for Generations, Creating a Legacy of Hope: Our Role as a Health Training Institution,” brought together health professionals, traditional leaders, alumni, students, and other stakeholders in the health sector to reflect on the institution’s progress and future ambitions.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Francisca Naana Arthur highlighted the significant strides the college has made in training competent health professionals to serve communities across Ghana. She noted that student enrollment and academic performance have steadily grown, strengthening healthcare delivery in the region and beyond.
“Even though the college faces several challenges, by God’s grace, our achievements cannot be overemphasized. We began with the Registered General Nursing Programme, formerly affiliated with the University of Development Studies and now with the University of Cape Coast, with 48 students and 3 tutors, including myself. Today, our student population stands at 335, with 68 males and 265 females, and a staff strength of 38, comprising 16 tutors, 22 administrative staff, and 6 contract staff,” she said.
The college is fully recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. In five years, its three graduating batches have achieved an average pass rate of 83% in licensing examinations. In 2023, one student emerged as the overall best candidate nationwide, a testament to the college’s commitment to excellence. Looking ahead, the institution plans to transition into a Bachelor of Science programme by 2028.
Despite these successes, the college faces significant challenges, including limited lecture halls, lack of hostel facilities, inadequate transport for administrative and clinical duties, and intermittent electricity supply. To address these issues, the anniversary fundraising initiative has been earmarked as the flagship project, focusing on constructing lecture halls, accommodation facilities, and other essential infrastructure.
“Our vision is clear: Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Education for a healthy population. We are set to be a beacon of nursing education, nurturing generations of nurses to serve humanity with compassion. Our motto, ‘Spiritus Curantus-Praestantis Visio,’ means ‘A Spirit of Caring. A Vision of Excellence,’” Nana Arthur concluded.
In his remarks, Executive Director of CHAG, Dr. Peter Kwame Yeboah, called on government agencies, development partners, corporate institutions, alumni, and philanthropists to support the college’s development agenda, noting that expanding infrastructure would benefit both students and surrounding communities.
Students and alumni expressed gratitude to management and stakeholders for their commitment to nurturing future healthcare professionals and pledged to uphold values of compassion, professionalism, and dedication in service to society.
The anniversary celebration featured cultural performances, goodwill messages, and the official launch of the fundraising drive. Margret Marquart Nursing Training College continues to establish itself as a vital centre for training competent nurses who contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery in Ghana.
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