The School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM) was abuzz with excitement on Thursday as faculty members threw a surprise party to honor their esteemed colleague, Dr. Vida Nyagre Yakong. Apexnewsgh reports
The celebration was in recognition of Dr. Yakong’s outstanding achievement, having bagged the prestigious Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Excellence Award, organized by the Ministry of Health in Takoradi.
The party was attended by a diverse group of distinguished guests, including clinical coordinators from major hospitals in Tamale, the Human Resource Director of the University for Development Studies (UDS), and clinicians from various hospitals in Tamale township.
As Dr. Yakong walked into the party, she was met with thunderous applause and warm smiles from her colleagues. Overcome with emotion, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the faculty members for their love and support. She revealed that she had been touched by the fact that her colleagues had not only voted for her but had also organized a party to celebrate her achievement.
Dr. Yakong shared her perspective on wealth, saying that being rich is not just about having a lot of money, but about being able to get what you want. For her, the love and support shown by her colleagues were a true manifestation of riches, compassion, and togetherness.
The party was not only a celebration of Dr. Yakong’s achievement but also an opportunity for faculty members to socialize and reconnect with each other. As they mingled and shared stories, the sense of camaraderie and shared purpose was palpable. The party was a testament to the strong bonds of friendship and collegiality that exist within the SoNM community.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
