Elizade University has been commended for its commitment to academic excellence following the induction of 26 Medical Laboratory Science graduates, eight of whom earned first-class honours.
Orange FM’s Joshua Adedeji reports that the commendation came from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) and other stakeholders during the university’s third induction and oath-taking ceremony, which brought together university officials, parents, friends and well-wishers.
Speaking at the event, Professor Joseph Fabayo, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Oguntunde, commended the department for its dedication to training a new generation of medical laboratory scientists.
The Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Professor Mary Edward, urged the graduates to uphold high professional standards and demonstrate excellence in their practice.
Delivering the keynote address on the theme, “Medical Laboratory Science Practice in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” Professor Olufemi Akanni highlighted the supportive role of artificial intelligence in the profession and encouraged the inductees to acquire continuous practical experience.
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the MLSCN, Dr Donald Ofili, represented by Mr Stanley Nkemalom, charged the new inductees to uphold professional ethics in the discharge of their duties.
Earlier, the Acting Head of Department, Dr Folorunso Dada, congratulated the graduates, stressing that medical diagnosis depended significantly on their accuracy and precision.
He urged them to embrace continuous learning, maintain professionalism and ensure accuracy in their work.
The best graduating student, Itohan Promise, who spoke on behalf of her colleagues, expressed gratitude to the university management and their parents for their unwavering support.
She also urged her fellow graduates to prioritise empathy and patient advocacy in their professional practice.
