A critical shortage of chairs is hampering education at Holy Child College of Education, prompting an urgent call to action from its Principal, Dr. Francis Hull Adams.
The appeal was made during the launch of the college’s 80th-anniversary celebrations, underscoring a stark contrast between its historic legacy and current struggles.
Dr. Adams stressed that despite other progress, the lack of this basic infrastructure remains a top-priority issue that directly impacts the quality of student learning.
Holy Child College of Education, established in 1946 as a Catholic faith-based institution, is celebrating 80 years of shaping minds, nurturing leaders, and serving Ghana.
Accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to offer degrees and diplomas in Early Childhood Education, the College remains the sole teacher training college in the Western Region.
Currently, the college has a student population of 1,472, all of whom are women. Despite its vital role, the institution faces significant challenges, including a severe deficit of chairs, and other challenges that hampers its progress.
Speaking at the unveiling of the 80th-anniversary celebrations a series of events spanning from November 2025 to a grand climax on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Principal, Dr. Francis Hull Adams, made an urgent appeal.
He called on the government and stakeholders in education to provide immediate aid to address these pressing issues and secure the College’s future.
“We face several pressing challenges that require immediate attention. Our internal roads are in a deplorable state, and the area around the College lacks visibility, posing safety concerns. We’re appealing to government agencies, NGOs, and well-wishers to assist us in rehabilitating our roads.
Additionally, our growing student population has led to a shortage of academic chairs, and we urge the Municipal Assembly to provide support. Furthermore, we desperately need operational vehicles to facilitate our student teaching programs, which require frequent transportation to various districts.
As the only teacher training college in the region with a significant female student population, we hope the government and organizations will come to our aid.” Dr. Francis Hull Adams said.
He commended the current administration for reviving all stalled projects on campus, marking a significant step forward for the College.
“Two key projects that had stalled are now back on track. The 300-capacity hostel project, initiated by the government, was halted but has recently seen new activity with a new contractor on site. We’re hopeful that work will resume without further interruptions.
Additionally, the construction of a lecture hall complex, which had stalled, has also restarted. We’re optimistic about the progress of these projects and look forward to their completion.” Dr. Francis Hull Adams added.
Reflecting on the anniversary’s theme, “80 Years of Excellence, Empowerment, and Innovation in Teacher Education in the 21st Century,” an alumna and the Central Regional Quality Assurance Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. Mrs. Becky Boakye-Yiadom, stated that the college has never been content with mediocrity.
“It’s Excellence because this College has never settled for mediocrity. On this campus, we’ve been taught that teaching is not just a profession, but a calling a sacred duty to shape minds and hearts. Empowerment, because Holy Child gave us wings, teaching us to stand tall, find our voices, and lift others as we grow.
Every alumna here embodies that same spirit – the kind that changes lives without seeking attention. Innovation, because though our roots run deep, our branches reach forward. In this 21st century, we embrace new ideas, new tools, and new ways of teaching, because the world is changing, and so must we.” She mentioned.
