MDCN Inducts 128 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Medical Graduates
By Simeon OSAJIE
One Hundred and Twenty-Eight Medical Graduates of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, were recently inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) at a ceremony in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Governmetn Area of Edo State.
The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of MDCN, Dr. Fatima Kyari, who was represented by Dr. Enjoy Abdu, Deputy Registrar, during the swearing-in and oath-taking ceremony, urged the new doctors to view their profession as a service to humanity.
According to her, “This marks the beginning of your medical career. Although your training may have been challenging, it is now that your knowledge will be put to the test. Be prepared to exemplify the values of AAU and our noble profession.”
In their various good will messages, Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole and his Education counterpart, Dr. Paddy E. Iyamu enjoined the new Medical Doctors to see services to humanity beyond the acquisition of wealth.
“The nation and, by extension, Edo State needs your services to improve on our health care system. The society has nurtured you to this point, it is expected that you give back to it through your services,” they stated.
The Chief Medical Director, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, (ISTH), Irrua, Prof. Reuben A. Eifediyi, who was the guest lecturer at the event charged the new Medical Doctors to adhere by their various professional oaths taken.
Prof. Eifediyi acknowledged the transition of medical students to the stage of becoming medical practitioners as one that is full of challenges.
In his opening remarks, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel said, “When the present management came on board, one of the problems inherited was the issue of the College of Medicine.
“We may not have solved all the problems, but I can tell u that with the unprecedented support of our very dynamic and people oriented Governor, these challenges will soon be surmounted.”
High point of the event was the oath taking and swearing in of fresh doctors, presentation of awards to deserving doctors, among others.
