Dr Mahamadu Bawumia inaugurated the first ever Islamic Training College

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr Mahmadu Bawumia, cut a ribbon to officially inaugurate the first Islamic Nursing Training College on Saturday March 19,2022.

The Islamic Nursing Training College was brought about by a Nigerian researcher, Sheik Hassam Hamza Musa, and started with the help of the Ahlu Sunnah wal Jamaa Muslim faction from Ghana and Nigeria.

The college offers diploma in general nursing,health nursing and other certification courses.  It is an affiliate of the University of Cape Coast.

Dr Bawumia, during his speech at the ceremony, reiterated the government’s stern interest in developing the Education and health sectors of the country.  He was also very appreciative of the contribution of the private sector in that regard.
He made a reference to the college’s mission to be a plainly socially sensitive, community-oriented and patient-centred health professionals through excellence in teaching, clinical leadership and serving. He urged all stakeholders to follow suit.

Dr Bawumia also made mention of the coverage of the institution’s admission which is set to include those from the zongos and the inner cities.