The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to restore the automatic recruitment of nursing trainees if elected into office.

The former President made this promise during an address to students at the Ntotroso Nursing and Midwifery College in the Ahafo Region, where he outlined key policies aimed at supporting the nursing profession.

In addition to reinstating automatic recruitment, Mahama pledged to review the current nursing trainees' allowance system to address longstanding concerns within the sector.

He emphasised that these reforms are part of the NDC’s broader plan to enhance the healthcare workforce and improve working conditions for nurses.

Mr Mahama also highlighted the party’s commitment to waiving academic user fees for first-year university students, ensuring that education remains accessible to all.

He reaffirmed the NDC's focus on education and healthcare as critical areas for national development.

“I know all the problems you have with your allowances and everything and we are going to come and make things better for you. We are going to come and restore automatic posting so that when you come out of school, you can get a job as quickly as possible.”

“And your younger brothers and sisters who are going to come after you, when they come to the first year, they are not going to pay any school fees," he said.

He further pledged to continue the construction of ongoing hospital projects to create employment opportunities for nursing graduates and urged the students to support the NDC in the upcoming December 7 elections.

“We are going to continue all the hospitals that are being built so that we can employ as many of you as possible. And so, as I have explained to your patron, I will create a proper programme and come and speak to you.

“But for now, I said I cannot pass you by. I wish you very well. Make sure that you keep your voting cards well on 7th December, vote for a change and vote for the 24-hour economy,” he added.