Igbinedion University Inducts 51 Newly Qualified Medical Doctors

Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) conducted its 19th oath-taking and induction ceremony for 51 newly qualified medical doctors.

The event, held at the university campus in Okada, saw the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, deliver a charge to the inductees to uphold the ethics of the medical profession.

IUO, established in 1999, prides itself on being the first private university in Nigeria to have a medical school. Prof. Ezemonye emphasised the institution’s commitment to producing top-grade medical professionals to enhance Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system, which currently faces significant challenges.

In his address, Vice Chancellor Ezemonye highlighted the importance of the Hippocratic Oath, urging the inductees to remember their duty to preserve life, alleviate suffering, and treat all patients with compassion and respect. He emphasised the urgent need for skilled medical professionals to address various healthcare challenges globally.

Acknowledging the efforts of the university’s staff in training the new doctors, Prof. Ezemonye also expressed gratitude to the parents and guardians of the inductees for their support.

During the ceremony, Prof. King-David Terna Yawe, a past president of the West African College of Surgeons and from the Department of Surgery at the University of Abuja, delivered a speech on “Medical Practice: Nurturing and Sustaining the Ethics of an Ancient, Noble, and Learnt Profession in the 21st Century.” Prof. Yawe encouraged the new doctors to uphold the ethical standards of the medical profession diligently.

The induction ceremony not only marked the end of years of rigorous study for the 51 medical doctors but also signified the beginning of their journey in the esteemed field of medicine, where they are expected to contribute significantly to the health and well-being of society.