UNIJOS Induction and Matriculation: 7,000 New Students Admitted as 140 Nurses Enter Profession
UNIJOS Induction and Matriculation: 7,000 New Students Admitted as 140 Nurses Enter Profession
UmarFarouk123 
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) recorded a major double milestone this week, formally matriculating over 7,000 fresh students for the 2025/2026 academic session and inducting 140 new nursing graduates into the healthcare profession.
The dual ceremonies highlight the institution's growing reputation as a hub for both competitive undergraduate learning and high-level professional health training.
During the matriculation ceremony, Vice-Chancellor Professor Tanko Ishaya revealed that the newly admitted cohort was selected from a staggering pool of 27,451 applicants. Out of the 8,828 students expected to finalize registration, the university notably welcomed 73 international students representing 20 African nations.
“You must count yourselves lucky to have scaled the intense and competitive selection process,” Professor Ishaya told the matriculants. He emphasized that the university maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward cultism and unregistered groups, warning that only associations cleared by the Directorate of Student Affairs are permitted to operate.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), represented by Dr. Muhammed Babaji, confirmed that all admitted students have been officially integrated into the National Matriculation Register.
In a concurrent event, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology held its 8th Nursing Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony at the Naraguta Campus. The ceremony saw 140 graduates officially enter the nursing profession.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Joshua Chollom, urged the inductees to let "knowledge guide their hearts and integrity guide their careers." The graduates were reminded of their sacred duty to serve humanity with compassion, especially as the nation faces critical healthcare demands.
The university leadership assured both the new students and the graduating nurses of a safe and conducive learning environment, promising continued investment in infrastructure to support the large influx of students for the new session.
