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The Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) has closed down the Royal Nursing College at Tafo Nyhiaeso in the Ashanti Region, after management reportedly failed to provide the required documentation to confirm the institution’s accreditation status.
According to GTEC, the college lacked accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council and did not comply with a directive issued in June 2024 to halt the admission of new students.
The institution, which reportedly enrolled over 800 students, is said to have operated without proper registration with the relevant regulatory bodies, raising serious concerns over programme administration and academic standards.
GTEC officials conducted an inspection of the campus on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Following an hour-long assessment, they announced the immediate closure, emphasising that the measure was necessary to protect students and uphold educational regulations.
The Council indicated that arrangements would be made to transfer affected students to other accredited institutions, while special provisions are expected to allow final-year students to complete their programmes.
The closure sparked shock and distress among students, many of whom were seen crying on campus. Some lamented having recently paid their fees, expressing frustration over the sudden disruption to their studies.
However, the wife of the owner and some management members were picked up by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, who accompanied GTEC officials to the school.
7 thoughts on “GTEC shuts down Royal Nursing College over accreditation ”
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Strict accreditation protects students from losing time and money on unapproved programs. Tough for the current students affected, though. Was taking a short break playing jewel shuffle
Regulating nursing education is essential — unaccredited institutions put both patient safety and students’ careers at risk, so GTEC’s decision here is a welcome step for Ghana’s healthcare workforce. On a lighter note, if the day’s news gets heavy, Orbit Kick is a free casual soccer game that makes a nice break.
Accreditation checks matter here, because students who train at an unapproved college can lose years of fees and never qualify to sit the licensing exams. The hard part is making sure the affected students get clear guidance on transfers and refunds, so nobody ends up stuck mid programme. Good to see GTEC act before another cohort is signed up. When the news gets heavy, a low quality image maker meme is an easy way to lighten the mood.
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The story about GTEC shutting down Royal Nursing College over accreditation issues is a serious reminder of how much oversight matters in education. When a college loses its accreditation, students and their families are the ones who carry the burden, so it is good that the regulator acted early instead of letting young people graduate with worthless certificates. Articles like this show why independent journalism in Ghana matters. After reading heavy news like this, I usually take a short break with something light, and lately I have been enjoying a fun Summer Rider racing game in the browser. A few minutes of riding helps me reset before getting back to topics that matter. I hope the affected students get a clear pathway to transfer their credits to accredited institutions soon.