Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has inducted 20 doctors from Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos, into the medical profession. The oath was administered by Prof. Fatima Kyari, the registrar.
Vice Chancellor, Prof Gbolahan Awosanya, said: ”This is the first set of doctors produced by the school.
‘Today, we celebrate realisation of a vision and fulfilment of a dream, to train competent, ethical and compassionate medical professionals.
‘To our pioneer medical graduates, I say congratulations. You have worked hard and persevered, and today, your dedication has paid off.
”As you take the Hippocratic Oath, remember that medicine is a sacred calling. One that demands knowledge, empathy and integrity.
‘Uphold values you learnt here and continue to make the institution proud,’ he said.
Awosanya advised the inductees to take contribute to Nigeria’s health care system.
Prof John Obafunwa, a medical expert, pathologist, lawyer and former VC of Lagos State University, Ojo, urged the inductees to remain focused.
He enjoined them to shun strike and be dedicated to the profession.
Obafunwa appealed to the doctors to always provide alternative if going on strike, noting that the patients might be their blood.
The founder and proprietor of the university, Chief Hammed Ibrahim, urged rich Nigerians to emulate him by establishing a medical university.
Dr Adejumoke Adenuga, the best inducted doctor, said she was happy to be honoured with the best inducted doctor.