Oak City International College has held its sixth graduation ceremony, marking the successful completion of 28 students who passed the Nursing and Midwifery Council licensing examinations.
Speaking at the event, the Registrar and Director of the college, Mr. Kwaku Akwetey, underscored the importance of students exploring opportunities beyond government institutions when pursuing higher education. He emphasized that private institutions now offer services comparable to those provided in many public schools.
“Apart from allowances from government, both government and private schools run the same curriculum. Our students have their clinicals at Ridge Hospital and Legon Hospital,” he said.
Mr. Akwetey assured that despite potential increases in student intake, the college remains committed to maintaining its high standards in training and academic excellence.
“There are various testimonies of how well our students perform from nurses, and our teaching staff are current practitioners, making it easier for students to understand,” he added.
He further advised students to prioritize professionalism over the pursuit of quick financial gain.
“Money is important, but working professionally and honestly is the best. If you go running after money, you will be disgraced. But if you work professionally, you will gradually climb the ladder. If I were to follow money, this school would never be where it is now. This college was built on sacrifice and professionalism,” he said.
Oak City International College traces its roots to New Era College, founded in London in 1990 by Mr. Osei Asibey Kwateng to support disadvantaged youth with vocational training in business and healthcare. After 25 years of success abroad, he established the Ghana branch in 2008, which was later renamed Oak City International College (OCIC) in 2017.
OCIC is fully accredited and affiliated with the University of Cape Coast. It offers programs in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy Assistance, Fashion Design, and Media Studies. Mr. Kwateng has spent over 30 years helping thousands of students build successful professional careers across two continents.
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