The Ministry of Health has constituted a seven-member committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the recent unrest at the Nursing Training College, Techiman-Krobo, in the Bono East Region.
The committee was established following days of tension on campus, which culminated in a peaceful student demonstration and the subsequent temporary closure of the college by the Ministry on July 24, 2026.
Students had raised concerns over what they described as unfair treatment by the college administration, as well as issues relating to governance, student welfare and academic management.
The unrest attracted the attention of the Bono East Regional Minister, traditional authorities and other stakeholders, who held a series of engagements aimed at resolving the impasse. However, the discussions failed to produce a lasting solution, leading the Ministry to temporarily close the institution to safeguard lives and property while investigations commenced.
The committee is chaired by Professor Vida Nyagre Yekong, Deputy Registrar of the Health Facilities Regulatory Authority, nurse and former Dean of the School of Nursing at the University for Development Studies (UDS).
Other members are Mr Ahmed Bennett Mumuni, Human Resource Manager of the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council; Nana Asa Akon Panin, Techiman-Krobohene; Mrs Hepthzebah Gyimah, Deputy Director of Operations and representative of the Nursing and Midwifery Council; Mrs Isha Sena Iddrisu, Secretary to the Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions; Nashiru-Deen Akparibo, President of the Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees’ Association; and Dr Inua Yussuf Issahaku Esq., Legal Director at the Ministry of Health.
According to the Ministry, the committee has been tasked with establishing the facts surrounding the issues that triggered the unrest, determining whether existing policies, codes of conduct and administrative procedures were adhered to, and making appropriate recommendations to the Minister for Health.
As part of its work, the committee is expected to engage students, staff, management, parents and traditional authorities to ensure a comprehensive and transparent investigation.
The committee has been directed to submit its report to the Minister on or before August 11, 2026.
The findings are expected to guide the Ministry’s decision on the reopening of the college and outline measures to address the governance, welfare and administrative concerns raised by students.
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