The Ag. Deputy Director-General (FASS) of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, on behalf of the Ag. Director-General, Mr. Conrad Z. Dumbah, inaugurated the Audit Committee of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC), Korle-Bu, on 21st July 2026. The occasion marked another step in the Agency’s implementation of its mandate under the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) to strengthen accountability, transparency and good governance across public institutions.
In his address, Mr. Aborbi-Ayitey urged members of the Committee to discharge their responsibilities with independence and integrity. He encouraged the Committee to work collaboratively with management and relevant departments, promote the use of pre-audit mechanisms, regularly review Internal Audit reports, and ensure effective review of the College’s expenditures. He further noted that external members of Audit Committees serve a two-year renewable term, adding that the Committee’s policies should be reviewed every two years to remain effective and relevant.
The Head of the Ministry of Health, Alhaji Dr. Inua Yusuf, who joined the inauguration virtually, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to accountability and the prudent use of public resources. The Principal of the College, Madam Gemma Atiko, highlighted the importance of adhering to due process and advocated continuous training and orientation to equip Committee members to perform their oversight role effectively.
Speaking on behalf of the Committee, the Chairperson, Mr. Felix Ayitey, pledged to work diligently with fellow members to support the College’s growth and make it one of the best. In her closing remarks, Madam Atiko charged the Committee to uphold the highest standards of integrity in the discharge of its duties.
