The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has inducted no fewer than 13 newly graduated medical laboratory science students of Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, charging them to adhere strictly to the ethics of the profession.
Registrar/CEO of the council, Prof Tosan Erhabor, administered the oath of allegiance on the fresh graduates, who are pioneers set of the department at their induction ceremony held on campus recently.
Two of the inductees- Oluremi Dosunmu and Folake Daramola- graduated with first-class honours while others performed below them.
The registrar explained that it is now by this induction that the inductees are qualified to practice as certified medical laboratory scientists anywhere globally.
Represented by Dr Akinwale Akinlabi, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics of the council, Erhabor congratulated them on the achievement, urging them not only to remain focused but also to stay true to the values of integrity and excellence the profession offers.
According to him, now that you are part of us, you need to continue to focus on what is essential to your growth on the job and in other areas of life, by doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
“So, this is the beginning of a new chapter and I will encourage you to carry out your professional activities to the highest ethical standard that defines our profession and sets it apart from the rest,” he stressed.
Erhabor praised the management of Trinity University for establishing a strong foundation and providing an enabling environment for the inductees and those who will be coming after them.
He said the council would continue to extend its hearts of fellowship to the university as it grows the programme and continues to adhere to the policy of the council.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Clement Kolawole, expressed happiness over the induction of the first set of medical lab science graduates of the university into the professional circle, congratulating them.
According to him, this induction ceremony is a testament to your hard work, dedication, perseverance and above all, the grace of God.
“So, I congratulate you all on this attainment and I encourage you to stay curious, keep learning and continue to strive for excellence as you progress because the world is awaiting the positive value your work will have on the lives of people,” he added.
In their separate remarks at the event, the Pro-Chancellor of the university, Pastor Samuel Olatunji and the registrar, Mr David Oyejide as well as the dean of the Faculty of Basic Medical and Applied Sciences, Dr Modupe Adetunji, highlighted the importance of the medical profession, saying practitioners must always be guided by the ethics and principles of the profession.
They therefore urged the inductees to ensure they continue to be of good behaviour and follow the rules set by the council.
Giving the valedictory speech, Oluremi Dosunmu, who graduated as the best in the class, expressed happiness over the successful completion of their programme, saying the knowledge gained would shape their future.
She appreciated the leadership of the university, especially the vice-chancellor and their parents for their respective roles in their educational journeys, promising to make a positive impact in the profession and to the society at large.
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