52 McPherson University nursing graduates inducted into nursing profession

Fifty-two Nursing Science graduates of McPherson University have been inducted into the profession.

The induction, which held at the university campus in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, was the university’s third nursing induction ceremony.

The university stated that the exercise not only marks the completion of the students’ academic and clinical training but also their transition into professional nursing practice.

The university further stated that the induction was part of its commitment to producing competent, ethical, and globally competitive healthcare professionals.

The Registrar and Secretary-General of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Dr. Alhassan Ndagi, represented by Dr. (Mrs.) Modupe Ayoola, administered the professional oath and charged the inductees to be worthy ambassadors of the nursing profession and McPherson University.

The provost of the College of Allied Health Sciences of the university, Professor Lucy Airauhi, encouraged the graduates to embrace continuous learning and uphold the highest standards of professional practice.

The Coordinating Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Dr. Dorcas Shonibare, presented the 52 graduates to the council for induction and urged them to remain faithful to the ethics and values of the profession.

In his welcome address, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Francis Adegbaye Igbasan, congratulated the inductees on the completion of their five-year rigorous academic and clinical training, describing their induction as the beginning of a lifelong commitment to serving humanity.

READ ALSO: Division of labour vs. division of flow

The vice chancellor reminded them that nursing is not merely a profession but a sacred calling that demands compassion, integrity, excellence, and selfless service.

Professor Igbasan also expressed concern over the continued migration of Nigerian nurses and other healthcare professionals to foreign countries, urging the newly inducted nurses to contribute meaningfully to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.

He commended the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, parents, guardians, and the Faculty of Nursing Sciences for their support and contributions to the successful training of the graduates.

Representing the guest speaker, Professor Prisca Adejumo, Dr(Mrs) Iyanuoluwa Ojo delivered a lecture on the theme, ‘Commitment to Caring, Upholding Professionalism and Compassion in Nursing’.

Dr Ojo emphasised that compassionate care remains the cornerstone of quality nursing practice and encouraged the inductees to place patients at the centre of every decision while adhering to the highest ethical standards.

She further highlighted the importance of professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional development in meeting the evolving demands of healthcare.

She urged the newly inducted nurses to uphold the dignity of the profession, embrace lifelong learning, and remain committed to excellence in practice.

Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, the valedictorian and best graduating student, Ayooluwa Deborah Abiodun, expressed gratitude to God, the university management, lecturers, parents, and colleagues for their support throughout the five-year programme.

She encouraged her fellow inductees to remain committed to integrity, excellence, and compassionate service while upholding the values of McPherson University throughout their professional careers.