Nana Samuel Amo Tobbin (R) with Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (M)
The founder and chancellor of Entrance University College of Health Sciences (EUCHS), Dr Nana Samuel Amo Tobbin, has urged the government to extend its investment efforts to private universities and increase scholarship opportunities to make high-quality healthcare education more accessible to Ghanaians.
He stated that sustainable funding and scholarship programmes would allow brilliant but financially challenged students to pursue medical education within the country.
Speaking at the inauguration of the university’s newly established Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and a dental hospital, Dr Tobbin emphasised the value of training students locally, highlighting its economic benefits.
“Training our students here at home will ensure that the funds remain within the country and contribute to supporting our local communities,” he is quoted to have said by graphic.com.gh
The inauguration, held at Spintex Road in Accra on July 14, 2025, took place under the theme: “Training the Next Generation of Health Professionals.”
The event was launched by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and dedicated by the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye.
It was also attended by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, along with religious leaders, students, faculty members, and foreign partners from across the sub-region.
Speaking at the event, the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering collaboration and partnerships with the private health sector in order to build a stronger and more resilient healthcare system for the country.
She also commended the institution for becoming the first private tertiary establishment in Ghana to set up a medical and dental school.
“This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering the rigorous standards required to set up such institutions,” she said.
She further praised the Chancellor, Dr Samuel Amo Tobbin, the faculty, and staff for their dedication to excellence, urging them to continue striving for quality education and service.
“With the establishment of this dental school and hospital, there should be a mutually beneficial relationship between the students and the community. This facility must not only provide world-class dental training but also offer specialised care to the people of Spintex and beyond,” she further added.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang described Entrance University as a shining example of the potential within the private tertiary sector, urging other private institutions to follow its lead.
Dr Tobbin added that many Ghanaian students who pursued medical and dental education abroad often faced cultural and language barriers that hindered their ability to pass licensure examinations upon their return.
“These barriers are not the fault of the students but a consequence of their exposure to different educational environments. By training our students here at home, we ensure that the funds remain within the country and contribute to supporting our local communities,” Graphic Online quoted him as saying.
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