From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Nigeria’s former ambassador to South Africa and former Niger State deputy governor, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, has called for war against anti-social behaviour in tertiary institutions to nip insecurity in the bud in Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech as the first Chancellor of Mercy Medical University, Iwara, Iwo in Osun State, Ibeto warned the students against anti-social behaviour, saying: “Students engaging in or planning to engage in secret cults, extortion, intimidation, prostitution, etc, should know that they have two options: either change and pursue the path of rectitude or be shown the way out.”
He appreciated the founder of Mercy Medical University, Dr Onifade Abdulfatai, for his vision and commitment to providing empathetic human capital to the healthcare sector and for finding him worthy of becoming the first chancellor of the university.
He promised to champion the values that define great institutions: academic rigour, inclusivity, integrity, and an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge that saves lives and transforms communities.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ajibade Lawal, who delivered the maiden lecture of the institution during the 2nd matriculation and initiation of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor, called for compulsory teaching of communication in all nursing schools to equip nurses with knowledge of interacting with patients, particularly to help patients with mental health issues.
Lawal posited that therapeutic communication which takes place between patient and nurse, is compulsory for those who are dealing with mental health because it fosters trust, enhances problem-solving skills, and promotes emotional and social well-being.