More than 800 students have been left stranded following the closure of Royal Nursing College at Tafo Nyhiaeso in the Ashanti Region by the Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC).
The Council ordered the immediate shutdown of the institution after management reportedly failed to provide the required documentation to prove its accreditation status.
According to GTEC, the college does not have accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council and also failed to comply with a directive issued in June 2024 instructing it to halt the admission of new students.
The institution is said to have been operating without proper registration with the relevant regulatory bodies, raising serious concerns about programme administration, academic standards, and the validity of certificates issued to students.
GTEC officials conducted an inspection of the campus on Thursday, February 19. After an hour-long assessment, they announced the immediate closure, stressing that the decision was necessary to safeguard students and ensure compliance with tertiary education regulations.
The Council indicated that steps would be taken to transfer affected students to other accredited institutions. Special arrangements are also expected to be made for final-year students to enable them to complete their programmes without undue delay.
The closure triggered scenes of shock and distress on campus, with several students seen in tears. Some expressed frustration, stating that they had only recently paid their fees and were uncertain about their academic future.
Meanwhile, the wife of the school’s owner and some members of the management team were picked up by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), who accompanied GTEC officials during the inspection.
