Nalergu Nurses and Midwifery College Principal Suspended Over Alleged Unauthorized Admissions

Ferdinand  | Education Ghana | February 28 | Nalergu Nurses and Midwifery College Principal Suspended Over Alleged Unauthorised Admissions

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh suspends the Principal of Nalergu Nurses and Midwifery Training College over alleged unauthorised admissions pending investigations.

The principal has been suspended following allegations of unauthorised admissions.

The directive was issued by the Minister for Health, , during a working visit to the Upper East, North-East and Northern Regions. The tour formed part of the Minister’s ongoing assessment of health facilities and training institutions to evaluate operational standards and service delivery.

Suspension Pending Investigations

In a press release dated 27 February 2026 and signed by Isaac Ofei Baah, Head of the Public Relations Unit of the ministry, the minister had earlier been briefed on reports of irregular admissions at the college.

Preliminary findings gathered during the minister’s visit to the institution prompted the immediate suspension of the principal, pending further investigations into the matter.

The Ministry indicated that the decision was taken to allow for a thorough and impartial inquiry into the alleged breaches.

 

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The minister emphasized that established admission procedures for health training institutions are binding and must be strictly observed.

He warned that heads of institutions who circumvent approved processes would face sanctions in accordance with existing regulations.

 

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the maintenance of professional standards across nursing and midwifery training colleges nationwide.

The suspension is seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen oversight within the health education sector and ensure that admission processes remain fair and compliant with national policy guidelines.