Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State, has inducted seventy-eight new nurses into the nursing profession following their successful completion of the five-year Nursing Science programme.
The induction, conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN, marked the third induction ceremony of the university’s Department of Nursing Science.
ORANGE FM’s Adenike Ajayi reports that the ceremony, held at the Faculty of Law Auditorium of the university, attracted families, friends and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the achievement of the new nurses.
The Founder of Elizade University, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, said the institution’s investment in nursing education was deliberate, with emphasis on competence, character and excellence.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Phillip Oguntunde, said the inductees had been equipped with the knowledge and skills required to make meaningful contributions to the nursing profession.
He urged the new nurses to look beyond conventional hospital practice and explore opportunities in education, research, entrepreneurship and healthcare leadership.
The Acting Head of the Department of Nursing Science, Dr. Alice Ogundele, highlighted the academic achievements of the third cohort, noting that the students recorded outstanding performances in professional examinations and research.
Also speaking, the Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Professor Mary Edward, described the induction as the culmination of years of dedication and perseverance, urging the new nurses to embrace continuous learning and further education.
The Guest Lecturer, Professor Christiana Sowunmi, who spoke on the theme, “Nursing Beyond the Hospital: Opportunities in Education, Research and Entrepreneurship,” challenged the inductees to see their nursing degree as a foundation for exploring diverse career pathways beyond the hospital environment.
In her goodwill message, the Director of Nursing Services, Ondo State Ministry of Health, Mrs. Mary Aliu, stressed the importance of professionalism, continuous growth and adherence to ethical standards in the nursing profession.
The Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Dr. Ndagi Alhassan, represented by Dr. Modupe Ayoola, administered the oath of allegiance to the newly inducted nurses.
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues, the best graduating student, Ademukolu Adebola, appreciated their parents for their support and urged the new nurses to uphold the ethics of the profession, while making empathy and patient advocacy central to their practice.
The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of certificates to the newly inducted nurses, as well as cash prizes to students who distinguished themselves in various fields.
