Students of the Nandom Nursing and Midwifery Training College on Tuesday staged a protest against the proposed reposting of former Principal, Miss Barbara Nabia Sagbil, to head the institution.
The students, who took to the streets of Nandom claded in red bands and chanting slogans, expressed strong opposition to her anticipated return, citing what they described as unpleasant experiences during her previous tenure as principal.
According to the protesting students, Miss Sagbil’s administration was characterized by the imposition of unauthorized charges, poor feeding and strained relationships with both teaching and non-teaching staff.
In a statement read on behalf of the students, Hycintha Bataale outlined the grievances of the students and reiterated their firm opposition to Miss Sagbil’s return.
The students further accused the former principal of charging multiple fees for uniforms but supplying only one set to students.
They also raised concerns about feeding conditions in the school, claiming that despite paying feeding fees comparable to those paid by students in other nursing training institutions, the quality and quantity of meals provided were inadequate.
“We pay the same feeding fees as students in other schools, but we are poorly fed,” Hycintha lamented.
The protesters also alleged that Miss Sagbil monopolized the sale of academic handouts and learning materials within the college.
“She does not allow other tutors to sell handouts to students. She alone sells handouts and even books that have inscriptions indicating they are not for sale,” she claimed.
Beyond issues relating to fees and welfare, the students accused the former principal of being intolerant of opposing views and running the institution in an autocratic manner.
“She is an autocratic leader. When she speaks, it is final,” Miss Hycintha remarked.
The students also alleged that her leadership style contributed to a decline in student enrollment and warned that the future of the institution could be negatively affected if she is reinstated.
The students have therefore called on the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, and other relevant authorities to take their concerns into consideration and ensure that their welfare and academic interests remain paramount
As of the time of filing this report, Miss Barbara Nabia Sagbil had not publicly responded to the allegations. Efforts made to get her to respond were unsuccessful.
The management of the school are also yet to officially comment on the students’ concerns.
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