Students of the Presbyterian Nursing Training College in Bawku have been assured that efforts are underway to reopen the institution, which has been closed since November 21, 2024, due to security concerns.
In an interview with Citi News on April 8, 2025, the Upper Presbyterian Board Chairman, Rev. James K. Awuni, confirmed that the matter has been officially handed over to the Upper East Regional Minister and the Regional Police Commander, who are expected to make a decision soon.
Rev. Awuni emphasized that the reopening is being treated with urgency due to its significant security implications.
The announcement follows a peaceful protest by students on April 7, 2025, where they took to the streets of Bawku to demand the reopening of the school. Students expressed that the prolonged closure has severely impacted their academic progress and mental well-being.
In response, Rev. Awuni reiterated that the Board had formally requested the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to assess the current situation and provide recommendations on the way forward.
“Because of the security issues in Bawku, we applied to the regional minister who is the chairman of the regional security council, that we want to open the school, but due to the current tension in the town we do not know what to do,” he said.
He further noted, “They said they were going to take it up with the regional police commander. They have assured us that today or tomorrow, they will conclude with the security intelligence, and they will give us the go-ahead as to what to do. I am sure by today or tomorrow we’ll have a favourable response from them as to the next line of action.”
