UI and UCH Hold Historic Maiden Matriculation for Pioneer BNSc Nursing Students
UI and UCH Hold Historic Maiden Matriculation for Pioneer BNSc Nursing Students
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The School of Nursing, University College Hospital Ibadan, in affiliation with the University of Ibadan, held the first matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students of the BNSc degree programme for the 2025/2026 academic session at Hall 2 of the School of Nursing, UCH, Ibadan, on Thursday, 4th June 2026.
In her opening speech, the Principal of the School of Nursing, Dr. Adenike Olaniyi, stated that the school’s affiliation with the University of Ibadan signified not just the beginning of admission but a transformational milestone in the life of the School of Nursing and the matriculants. She also advised the students to be more disciplined and focus on their academic journey.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Oyebode Adebowale FAS, mni, in his speech, stated " that this was the first affiliation with University of Ibadan for School of Nursing UCH Ibadan. " It is a historic event for both UI and UCH in the pursuit of academic excellence and healthcare delivery.
He further stated, "This milestone is just the beginning of your academic journey. "To succeed in your academic journey, you need determination, obedience, patience, integrity, discipline, honesty, excellence, and hard work, which are the hallmarks of graduation at the University of Ibadan."
The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, represented by Prof. Olusola Ibiyemi, (DCMAC) on Education and Training, warmly welcomed everyone to the historic 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony. He said, the commencement of the BNSC affiliation programme is a natural progression in the continuous pursuit of academic and professional advancement in nursing education.
The CMD encouraged the matriculants to take their studies seriously, respect constituted authorities, embrace discipline, and make the best use of the excellent academic and clinical resources available to students at UI and UCH, Ibadan.
He further said that, UCH Ibadan, the premier teaching hospital, remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, training, and service delivery.
