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A federal lawmaker from Lagos State, Dr. Adesola Adedayo, has said the ongoing nationwide voter registration was crucial to favourable outcome in the 2027 general election.

Adedayo, who represents Apapa Constituency in the House of Representatives, tied the expected success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election project to the exercise in the state and nationally.

He appealed to chieftains of All Progressives Congress (APC) to mobilise the grassroots for the President, starting with getting those constitutionally-qualified to vote, to register.

Adedayo, a former two-term chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), said he had been on the field with his team since the beginning of the exercise, mobilising his base and constituents to go out and register.

The first-termer at the National Assembly said his involvement with the grassroots mobilisation had shown him there were countless potential Tinubu voters in the state, who just needed to be guided through the process of being able to vote in 2027.

Describing the President as a war-time leader in the mould of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Julius Caesar, Saladin, Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower, the lawmaker said besides insecurity gripping the country, which was almost at war-front proportion, the President was also fighting economic battles to rescue the commonwealth from cannibals sucking it for decades.

He appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the administration, saying at the President’s age and the quantum of material blessings he had received from God, ”what is paramount to him now is a legacy of service to his fatherland.”

He assured Nigerians that President Tinubu would deliver.

FinServe Pro, a financial services firm, When Men Inc founder Olalani Akinyode, and others have been honoured at the Nigeria Independence Ball and Awards, organised by NaijaTimesUSA in collaboration with NIBAD Inc.

The award for Financial Services Company for Immigrants was presented to Ayomide Ibrahim, Founder of FinServe Pro, during the event held in Maryland on Sunday.

Akinyode received the award for community service for the work he is doing with When Men Inc, an organization committed to raising strong, spiritually-grounded men.

In his acceptance speech, Ibrahim expressed deep appreciation to the organizers and reflected on the company’s journey.

‘When we launched FinServe Pro in 2021 in Lanham, Maryland, our goal was straightforward – to help immigrants and small business owners find their footing in a new financial landscape,’ he said. ‘We noticed people with big dreams but limited access to guidance, and we aimed to change that.’

He continued: ‘Today, standing here, I’m proud to say that what started as a small idea has grown into a thriving community – a community of families, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are building wealth and stability, one step at a time.’

Ibrahim dedicated the award to immigrants who have shown resilience and determination. ‘This award isn’t just for us – it’s for every immigrant who refused to give up, worked hard, and trusted us with their financial journey. You are the true inspiration behind FinServe Pro.’

He also commended the organizers for recognising innovation and community impact. ‘To the organisers, NIBAD Foundation, thank you for recognising the work we do and for creating platforms that celebrate impact and innovation.’

Ibrahim concluded his speech with a message to his team and clients. ‘To our amazing team, thank you for your dedication, belief, and passion. You make FinServe Pro more than just a company – you make it a mission. We remain committed to our vision of making finance simple and smart, one immigrant at a time.’

Akinyode dedicated his award to men all over the world.

‘What we do at When Men Inc is to strengthen men. Men have emotions, too. With our prison ministry, we help get men out and help them live meaningful lives. We help men take the right decision.’

Stakeholders in the justice system converged on Lagos a couple of weeks ago at the 2025/2026 New Legal Year Summit to discuss the current trend in cyberspace and a justice system driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The judicial discourse which held at the Shell Zenith Bank Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos had in attendance the state’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, justices of the three levels of the court system – the high courts, Appeal Court and then Supreme Court of Nigeria – the magistrates court, members of the bar, arbitration experts and other key operators in the justice system who addressed the opportunities and ethical dilemmas presented by the technological revolution.

The theme was, ‘Cybersecurity In An AI-Driven Justice System: The Bar, The Bench and Ethical Concerns

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in her goodwill message, acknowledged the immense potential of AI and digital tools to enhance efficiency and access to justice.

While admitting that the future of justice is here and that it is digital, she warned however that these advancements in technology come with a significant risk.

CJN raises the red flags

Justice Kekere-Ekun stressed the urgency of the conversation, declaring that :’technology is no longer an option for the justice system; it is an imperative.

‘Breaches of data, manipulation of electronic records, and the misuse of judicial information can severely undermine public trust’, she added.

Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasised that technology should be made to serve justice and not to become its master.

Guide innovation, commitment to fairness

The bar and the bench, she said, should work together to ensure that the innovation was guided by a commitment to fairness, impartiality, and accountability.

She urged all legal professionals to recommit to their core values of integrity, diligence, and service, stating that with these as a compass, technology would strengthen the delivery of justice rather than overwhelm it.

Judiciary’s digital transformation gets Gov’s support

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), emphasised government’s unwavering support for the judiciary’s digital transformation.

He assured the audience that the state government would continue to invest in infrastructure, digitalisation, and capacity building to equip judges, magistrates, and lawyers for a technology-driven world.

He admitted that for a bustling metropolis like Lagos, where the demands on the courts were immense, technological innovation was critical for ensuring timely and speedy justice.

The governor stressed the importance of responsible adoption, acknowledging the risks of biased algorithms, insecure data, and the potential for tampering with electronic evidence.

‘If court systems can be infiltrated by malicious actors, then the sanctity of justice is endangered,’ he warned.

Stakeholders tasked on state cyber laws

Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa in his contribution to the discourse, highlighted a critical challenge in the technological development and pointed to the lack of legal frameworks at the state level to regulate cybersecurity.

He noted that while the State Assembly was responsible for creating laws to protect its citizens, it was currently constrained because cyber security and related issues are on the Federal Government’s exclusive list.

This, he argued, creates a significant gap in protecting Lagos residents.

He urged the panelists and other stakeholders to consider how to empower states to create their own laws on these critical issues, ensuring that the legal system could keep pace with technological advancements and protect the public interest.

Caution against judicial portals, breaches

The Convener@PrivCon Nigeria, Dr. Olumide Babalola, delved into the integration of AI in everyday life, pointing to smart watches, automated cars and home assistants like Alexa.

He argued that AI was not a distant concept but a pervasive force already shaping society.

Babalola, who claimed to have had first-hand experience with the digital pitfalls of the legal world, warned of the dangers of data breaches and the manipulation of judicial portals.

Leaning on his personal experience, he recounted how his e-filing credentials were used to file fraudulent cases without his knowledge.

This, he said, is a clear and present danger that requires vigilance and regular auditing of digital accounts.

He also highlighted the global trend of integrating AI into justice systems, citing examples from countries like Australia, China, the UK, and even fellow African nations like South Africa and Kenya.

Babalola, while praising the immense workload of Nigerian judges, acknowledged the need for technology to lighten their burden.

He argued that while the country had made progress with initiatives like e-filing in Lagos, it should continue to embrace innovation while remaining acutely aware of the ethical and security challenges that come with it.

Judges and AI ethical, legal challenges

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, emphasised that AI had become an inescapable reality worldwide.

He warned that the technology, while offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, also carried significant dangers, including the potential for fraud and manipulation within legal proceedings.

‘There is no escape route for us from the use of AI, which is now all-pervading globally. We must prepare ourselves to be on guard, so that we are not caught off balance by the possible dangers imminent in the near future,’ Justice Alogba said.

He stressed that Nigerian judges and lawyers should equip themselves to navigate these complex situations, balancing the benefits of AI with the ethical and legal challenges it introduces.

The Chief Judge admitted that while AI remained a relatively new concept to many in the legal profession, it was advancing rapidly and could not be ignored.

‘We cannot run away from it. We will have to live with it. AI is changing almost daily, and if we do not keep pace, we risk being overwhelmed,’ he said.

Justice Alogba urged participants to actively engage with the summit’s discussions to leave better prepared for the evolving landscape of justice delivery.

Earlier in a welcome address, Chairman of the Planning Committee, Justice Adedayo Oyebanji, highlighted the importance of the summit as a platform for bridging knowledge gaps in the judiciary.

She noted that AI was already transforming legal systems globally, making it imperative for Nigeria to embrace innovation while safeguarding judicial integrity.

‘The Lagos State Judiciary is committed to promoting transparency, efficiency, and global competitiveness in justice delivery.

‘This summit represents a unique opportunity towards equipping our stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the digital age,’ Justice Oyebanji said.

Thinktank on use of AI in Justice delivery imperative

Chairman, Chartered Institute of Arbitration (CIArAb), Mrs. Olusola Adegbonmire. whose remit was to speak from the ADR point of view in an AI-driven systems and cyber security, stated that AI was being used for justice delivery in the sense of decision making. She stated for instance that the Nigeria Data Protection Act included provisions that required organisations to restrict automated decision-making processes with certain disclosure requirements, thereby enhancing transparency.

Why Lagos judiciary needs AI policy

Mrs. Adegbonmire agreed with the views of Dr. Olumide Babalola, who in his paper emphasised the need for the Lagos judiciary to have an AI policy for judges.

‘It is imperative that the Nigerian judiciary and legal profession establish a comprehensive policy guidance for the judges and lawyers on the use of AI.. The policies or guidelines should disseminate clear ethical guidelines that address the responsible use of AI in legal practice. These standards should encompass competence requirements, transparency and disclosure and accountability measures.’

Adegbonmire also challenged the Lagos State judiciary, described as the pacesetter among all other judiciaries, to set up a thinktank on the use of AI in Justice delivery systems, and ADR.

Imperative of AI

Dr. Babatunde Ajibade (SAN) who also spoke on the theme of the summit, expressed support for the use of the use of AI, stressing that AI had come to stay.

To buttress his position, he said his law firm filed a matter in March 2025 and as at September, 2025, the matter had not been assigned to any court. He said if our processes were AI automated, that would never happe

‘What we need to do to be secure amongst other things is that we need as Mr. Babalola had said to have an AI policy.

What is the use of an AI policy?

Quoting Dr. Babalola, he said ‘to ensure responsible and effective use of AI, it was imperative that the Nigerian judiciary and legal profession established a comprehensive policy guidance for judges and lawyers on the use of AI.. The policies or guidelines should disseminate clear ethical guidelines that address the responsible use of AI in legal practice. These standards should encompass competence requirements, transparency and disclosure and accountability measures.

Call for thinktank on AI programme

He, therefore, urged the judiciaries to set up a thinktank after this programme on the use of AI in justice delivery systems including ADR.

‘Shortly after COVID, we were all excited about virtual hearings but now, we have gone way past that. The courts had a policy on virtual hearings just like many other institutions home and abroad. Now it’s AI and it is crucial we have a policy on it because of its great potential for trouble or great things.

‘Apart from policies we need to be very knowledgeable about AI and it therefore behoves us that we need to start capacity building in that area.

Justice Eniola Fabamwo of the Ogun State Judiciary described the view presented by the main speaker, Dr. Babalola, on Cyber security in AI-Driven Justice Systems: the Bar, the Bench, and Ethical Concerns, as both timely and profound.

According to her ‘AI is a tool to augment, not replace, judicial wisdom.

She said the deployment of AI should be approached with caution. According to her, ethical oversight, data privacy and algorithmic bias must be carefully considered to avoid unintended injustice.

She submitted that ‘by thoughtfully integrating these technologies, we could enhance the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of our justice system, ultimately serving Nigerians more efficiently and effectively.’

The Lagos State Attorney- General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has said the state has commenced contempt proceedings against the National Assembly over lottery and games matters.

Pedro disclosed this during a press briefing and media chat organised to mark his two years in office. It held at the conference room of his ministry at Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.

Pedro said his tenure since his swearing-in on September 13, 2023, by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had been guided by a vision to strengthen the rule of law, expand access to justice, and protect state revenue.

He highlighted Lagos’ victory at the Supreme Court in the high-profile lottery case, which affirmed the state’s constitutional authority to regulate lotteries and games of chance.

The judgment, he noted, entrenched fiscal federalism and protected billions in state revenue.

‘Despite this clear judgment of the apex court, the National Assembly recently passed a central gaming bill for the entire country.

This is a direct violation of the Constitution and the Supreme Court order. We have, therefore, initiated contempt proceedings to ensure compliance,’ Pedro declared.

On criminal justice, the Attorney General pointed to the conviction of the BRT bus driver for the rape and murder of Miss Bamise Ayanwole as a demonstration of the ministry’s resolve to deliver justice without fear or favour.

In revenue recovery, Pedro disclosed that the newly created Revenue Courts and a dedicated recovery unit had compelled major defaulters, including a leading bank that paid N1.5 billion in outstanding taxes, to settle liabilities.

Other milestones he listed included: ‘sponsoring a new tenancy law bill before the House of Assembly to balance landlord-tenant relations and attract real estate investment; forwarding a marriage registration bill to formally recognize Islamic, customary, and Christian marriages outside the Marriage Act.’

Pedro said he had also proposed a Civil Justice Administration Bill to cut trial timelines to a maximum of 24 months, discourage frivolous suits, and impose punitive costs on needless adjournments.

He said his administration had also expanded the use of plea bargains, restorative justice, and community service sentencing to decongest courts and prisons.

He said he recommend 263 inmates for release under the governor’s prerogative of mercy, while 4,800 offenders completed community service sentences.

Other reforms included launching the Lagos Criminal Information System, which has already captured data from over 25,000 new cases and holds a database of nearly 79,000 cases; strengthening the state’s anti-land grabbing task force with zonal divisions and police support, treating nearly 1,000 petitions in two years and reviving the Lagos Task Force Against Human Trafficking, which recently secured the repatriation of seven Nigerian victims from Ghana.

Pedro also emphasized his commitment to staff welfare, noting the first retreats for junior staff in over a decade, new buses and elevators for ministry staff, and additional permanent secretary positions for the Office of the Public Defender and Citizens Mediation Bureau.

He expressed appreciation to Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Judiciary, and his ministry staff, pledging that the Ministry of Justice will remain ‘anchored on integrity, innovation, and impactfulness.’

‘As we take stock of the last two years, we are reminded that justice in Lagos State is not an abstract idea-it is a living reality shaping governance, protecting rights, and driving economic growth,’ Pedro said.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is slated to host all-important Council of State meeting at the State House in Abuja on Thursday.

This followed the invitation by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to members of the Council of State and the Police Council to a high-level strategic meeting scheduled for the day.

The notice of the invitation was contained in a statement yesterday in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the SGF, Segun Imohiosen.

The statement reads: ‘The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has extended an invitation to members of the Council of State and Police Council to a hybrid strategic meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

‘According to the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong, the meeting aims to discuss matters of national importance and key issues affecting national security and policing.

‘This high-level meeting underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to addressing pressing national issues and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.’

The Thursday meeting will be President Tinubu’s second Council of State meeting, following his first on August 13, 2024, which included former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, along with governors and other members.

The council passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu’s administration and discussed key national issues.

Imisi, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, is scheduled to receive her grand prize package today, October 7, 2025.

The prize includes N80 million in cash, a brand-new Innoson SUV, and other benefits.

The presentation ceremony is set to take place at 10 am in Ilupeju, Lagos.

Imisi won the competition with 42.8% of the total votes, beating out fellow finalists Dede, Koyin, Sultana, and others.

The event marks a significant milestone in Imisi’s life, following her victory being announced just two days ago on October 5, 2025.

Imisi’s win makes her the fourth female winner of the show, following in the footsteps of Mercy Eke, Phyna, and Ilebaye.

There was low turnout of local government workers across Osun State yesterday, as they ended their eight months strike over control crisis between All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nation recalls that members of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) began strike since February 17, following an Appeal Court judgment that reinstated APC chairmen – a move opposed by PDP, which had conducted its own council elections, leading to the emergence of its members.

The protracted crisis kept council offices locked until recently when the Federal Government recognised the reinstated APC chairmen by releasing six months of withheld allocations to the local government accounts operated by them. Consequently, workers under the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers announced October 6 as their official resumption date.

Our reporter, who monitored the resumption yesterday, observed that workers resumed duty in Osogbo, Olorunda, Ifelodun, Boripe, Orolu, Ayedire, Obokun and Ilesa West local governments amid heavy security.

However, there was low turnout of workers despite heavy security presence.

The Chairman of Olorunda Local Government, Mr Kunle Kudaisi, addressing reporters, dispelled the claim that the council had been under lock and key since February, saying: ‘We have been attending to our assignments at the council, but today NULGE members formally resumed, as you can see them hanging around.’

He lamented that many of the workers could not resume because they went to Osun State Secretariat for their promotion letters.

”We thank God that the rancour is over in Osun State.

‘We have NLUGE members who have resumed and also political office holders. We are fully on ground, so there is no problem at all.

He appealed to other workers to resume, ”as the environment is safe for everyone, including residents.”

A worker at Olorunda Council, who identified herself as Kuburat Aderemi, expressed joy about the resumption.

She said: ‘The closure of councils made us not to have access to cooperative, deductions, among others. There is no insecurity at the council. I’m happy as we have resumed.’

The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Hassan Kamo, welcomed workers to the council, saying ‘civil servants are landlords of local government secretariats, while we, politicians, are tenants, I am glad to see them resuming after eight months.’

Boripe Council Chair, Sikiru Odebunmi, reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of workers under his administration.

Attempts to speak with the APC factional Chairman of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGN), Abiodun Idowu, was unsuccessful, as he refused to pick his calls and respond to text messages sent to his phone at press time.

The Obafemi Awolowo University’s African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APTH), in conjunction with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has conferred the Friend of Humanity Award on Oloye Saheed Oladele, the Baàm?`k?´ of Ibadanland and Oyo APC guber aspirant.

The award ceremony took place at the African Centre for Excellence of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife.

Oloye Saheed Oladele was conferred with the prestigious award alongside other eminent Nigerians, which included the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa; JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede; and Professor Idris Bugaje.

The award was given to the recipients in recognition of their sterling service and outstanding contributions to humanity as educational achievers and trailblazers.

Oloye Oladele, in his reaction, thanked the organisers for extending the coveted award to him.

He said he felt honoured and privileged to receive the award with some distinguished Nigerians he admires.

He reiterated that each award conferred on him poses a challenge to him not to relent in his endeavours that continue to earn him accolades, and this award is not an exception.

Oloye Saheed Oladele was represented at the event by Dr Miftahu Abdulateef of the Physics Department in the university.

France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month in office and less than 24 hours after naming a new government that prompted a key coalition ally to withdraw support.

The move plunged the country into a deep political crisis and left French President Emmanuel Macron with few options.

The French presidency said in a statement yesterday that Macron, who has been hitting record lows in opinion polls, has accepted his resignation.

Lecornu had replaced his predecessor, François Bayrou, on Sept. 9 to become France’s fourth prime minister in barely a year during a prolonged period of political instability.

Lecornu is now the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the Fifth Republic, which started in 1958.

French politics have been in disarray since Macron called snap elections last year that produced a deeply fragmented legislature and a political impasse. Far-right and left-wing lawmakers hold over 320 seats at the National Assembly, while the centrists and allied conservatives hold 210, with no party having an overall majority.

Despite more than three weeks of efforts to secure enough support to avoid a no-confidence vote, Lecornu was forced out just hours after forming his Cabinet on Sunday, having lost the support of conservatives who hold 50 seats and who objected to his choice for defense minister.

Lecornu’s government will manage day-to-day affairs until a new prime minister and Cabinet are appointed. It is now up to Macron either to name a new head of government or to dissolve the National Assembly, and call early legislative elections.

A faithful ally of Macron, Lecornu said conditions were no longer met to remain in office after failing to build a consensus.

Lecornu said he believed the new government could have succeeded with just a little more work and if the coalition partners had only been a bit more ‘selfless,’ in an apparent jab at Bruno Retailleau, the head of the conservatives.

‘One must always put one’s country before one’s party,’ Lecornu said.

With less than two years before the next presidential election, Macron’s opponents immediately tried to capitalize on the shocking resignation, with the far-right National Rally calling on him to either call for new snap parliamentary elections or resign.

‘This raises a question for the President of the Republic: can he continue to resist the legislature dissolution? We have reached the end of the road,’ far-right leader Marine Le Pen said. ‘There is no other solution. The only wise course of action in these circumstances is to return to the polls.’

On the far left, France Unbowed also asked for Macron’s departure, while voices on the left called for the revival of a coalition made up of leftists, socialists, greens and communists.

The resignation rattled investors, sending the CAC-40 index of leading French companies plunging. The index was down by nearly 2% on its Friday close in the wake of the resignation before later making up some of the losses.

Ministers appointed just the previous night found themselves in the bizarre situation of becoming caretaker ministers – kept in place only to manage day-to-day affairs until a new government is formed – before some of them had even been formally installed in office.

The Founder and Pro-chancellor of PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), in Port Harcourt Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili has applauded the Federal Government (FG), led by President Ahmed Tinubu for the improvements being noticed in Nigerian Health sector.

Odili, who is a former Governor however charged the government on the need for more investment into the sector; just he emphasized on the need to tain more personnel to close the gap created by the damaging japa syndrome.

He spoke at the 3rd induction/ oath-taking ceremony for 65 newly graduated medical doctors trained by the Institution into the Medical Profession yesterday at the University campus in Elelenwo area of Obio-Akpor Council Area of the State.

Odili said, ‘.let me use this opportunity to thank Mr. President for his great initiative for the Health sector, we’re seeing the signs, we congratulate him and passionately urge him to pay very special attention to the training of Health professionals, ti draw a close heed to national health, because a healthy nation is a wealthy nation.

‘I urge the FG to invest more and also look at the review of te renumeration of helath workers , that way, we will be killing two birds with one stone,’ he said.

Speaking further, he lauded the State Governor Siminialayi Fubara for the massive scholarship granted to indigenes of the State to be trained in medical courses in the Institution, with the view to producing helathcare personnel for the State and the country at large.

He urged other State Governirs to borrow leaf from Rivers State.

‘PAMO in this short period of existence has added nothing less than 330 Healthcare professionals. You can imagine what will happen when all the other Schools across the country move at the pace PAMO is moving, nobody will worry about who is running away (japa), to look for greener pastures. If we have more than enough on ground, we won’t miss those go away.

‘I thank the Rivers State Government, particularly the Governor, for the initiative and sustainance of the scholarships for PAMO students who are indigenes of the State.

‘We urge other State Governments and their Governors to copy Rivers State, because at the end of it, you would have led the foundation of good health across the country.’

He announced the donation of N6.5 million for all the newly inducted graduates.

Delivering the induction Lecture, entitled, ‘The Doctor: Honouring a calling not just a profession,’ the Resource person, Prof. John Ikimalo urged the fresh graduates doctors to prioritize service over money, bearing in mind that medical career is a calling and not just a profession.

The Executive Director of the Prime Medical Consultancy emphasized the need for the doctors to uphold the ethics of their profession and uphold the sacredness of the Oath they swore to.

Ikimalo urged them to treat everybody that comes to them, irrespective of their age, race, religion, skin colour or political party affiliation, adding that every life matters; he equally warned them to never betray the trust of their patients on them, by divulging their secrets to anyone without their consent, whether thy are alive or dead.

Earlier in his welcome speech, the Acting Vice Chancellor (VC), of the School, Prof. Smith Jaja assured that the graduates were well trained and by the best personnel in their field of study and urged them to be good ambassador of the Institution.

Jaja reminded them that the Oath thy were sworn to is binding on them throughout their life on earth, and that they should not joke with it.

They were later inducted by the Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria(MDCN), Prof. Fatima Kyari.