By: PR unit
The Saahim Organization for Education and Development has drilled a borehole at the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Zuarungu, following an appeal by students for support to address the institution’s water needs.
The intervention follows a series of engagements between the school and the organisation, facilitated by Samadu Najat Awini, a student of the D13 class, whose good relationship with the NGO helped establish a connection between the two institutions.
The borehole was drilled on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, near the school’s mosque, marking a significant step towards improving access to water for students and members of the college community.
The project is currently awaiting the installation of a hand pump or an electric pumping machine before it can be commissioned for use.
Ramadan generosity strengthens relationship
The relationship between the college and the Saahim Organization for Education and Development has been strengthened through acts of generosity and support for the school’s Muslim community.
During the final days of the Ramadan fasting period last year, the organisation supported Muslim students with a bull to prepare a meal for breaking the fast, demonstrating its commitment to promoting religious inclusion and supporting the welfare of students.
The gesture was repeated this year when a professor from Turkey, who is among the organisation’s donors, visited the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Zuarungu.
During the visit, another bull was presented to facilitate the preparation of a meal in honour of the gathering with the Muslim Ummah.
The gesture brought together members of the Muslim community and further strengthened the relationship between the school, the organisation and its international supporters.
Principal commends NGO for support
The Principal of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Zuarungu, Alhaji Tirah Haruna, expressed appreciation to the Saahim Organization for its kindness and support towards the institution, particularly its efforts to address the school’s water needs.
He also appealed to the organisation and the visiting professor to consider establishing an exchange programme between the college and relevant institutions or partners, a move that could create opportunities for academic exposure, knowledge sharing and professional development.
The principal further appealed for sponsorships and financial assistance for needy but deserving students to enable them to pursue their education without undue financial difficulties.
In response, representatives of the organisation explained that the college would need to submit a formal request to the NGO. The request would subsequently be forwarded to the donors for consideration and further discussions.
Such support, if realised, could help broaden educational opportunities for students and strengthen institutional collaboration.
Students appeal for mosque renovation and borehole
Beyond the broader institutional needs, students also appealed to the visiting professor and the organisation for assistance with the renovation of their mosque, whose roof had been leaking.
However, through the collective efforts of students, Muslim staff and some benevolent individuals, the entire roof of the mosque had already been replaced by the time of the engagement.
The students also highlighted the need for a borehole to help address water supply challenges within the college community.
The organisation and the professor assured the students that their requests would be considered, with the borehole identified as the first project to commence.
The subsequent drilling of the borehole on October 21, 2026, represents an important step towards fulfilling that commitment, although the facility is yet to be completed and commissioned for use.
Hostel and classroom infrastructure remain priorities
While the borehole project offers hope for improved water access, the college continues to identify other areas requiring support to enhance teaching, learning and student welfare.
Among the institution’s anticipated requests to the Saahim Organization are assistance with hostel accommodation and classroom infrastructure.
Improved hostel facilities could help address accommodation needs, while additional or upgraded classroom infrastructure would contribute to creating a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
The school is expected to formally communicate its needs to the organisation for onward consideration by the donors.
A step towards stronger educational partnerships
The development highlights the potential of student-led initiatives, institutional collaboration and support from benevolent organisations to address infrastructure and welfare challenges in educational institutions.
Samadu Najat Awini’s role in connecting the college to the Saahim Organization for Education and Development demonstrates how positive relationships and individual initiative can open doors to opportunities that benefit a wider school community.
As the college awaits the installation of the pumping system and the commissioning of the borehole, attention will also turn to the possibility of securing further support for student sponsorship, international exchange opportunities, accommodation and classroom facilities.
For the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Zuarungu, the borehole project is an encouraging development, with the hope that continued engagement with the organisation and its donors will translate into further interventions to improve the welfare and academic experience of students.
BY: Public relations Unit
Source: Mybluewavesonline.com| Maurice Duncan|Bolgatanga
