Don’t Halt Our Progress — NMTC Students Demonstrate Against Principal’s Transfer
Students of the Sefwi Wiawso Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC-SW) have taken a bold stand against the proposed transfer of their principal, Mrs. Elizabeth Dujin, insisting that the move threatens to stall the institution’s rapid development and academic transformation.
In a passionate and peaceful demonstration held on campus, students expressed deep concern over the decision, describing Mrs. Dujin is a visionary leader who has sparked real and lasting change within just six months of her appointment.
“These projects reflect our principal’s vision and commitment to excellence,” one student shared. “She’s not just a leader she’s the reason real change is happening here.”
Under Mrs. Dujin’s leadership, the college has seen major upgrades and infrastructural improvements. Among the highlighted achievements are:
Tarring of internal roads to improve campus accessibility and student safety.
80% completion of the first floor of the midwifery block, a key facility for hands-on healthcare training.
Introduction of a degree programme in the upcoming academic year, expanding academic horizons for students.
Construction of new hostel facilities, addressing long-standing accommodation challenges.
Renovation of existing hostels and the administrative block, significantly improving welfare for both staff and students.
Installation of a well-equipped sick bay, ensuring students’ access to quality healthcare on campus.
Shift to online examinations, ushering in a modern, tech-forward academic culture.
Fencing and security enhancements to safeguard the school community.
Initiation of a registered midwifery programme and new skills lab to elevate training standards.
“We’re finally getting decent, comfortable accommodation, something we’ve struggled with for long,” one student remarked.
“Taking away our principal now would delay everything,” another added.
Students fear that transferring Mrs. Dujin, at this critical juncture, would severely hinder ongoing projects and disrupt the school’s positive trajectory.
“This isn’t the right time for a leadership change,” they emphasized. “We believe it would disrupt the academic atmosphere and slow the school’s progress.”
In a formal appeal, the student body has urged the Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders to reconsider the decision, pointing to the visible progress made under the Principal’s short tenure.
“We kindly ask that you weigh the impact this move could have on our future. Please consider our appeal and let this progress continue,” the students concluded.
