From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
81 new medical doctors produced by Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, were added into the number of medical doctors practicing in Nigeria.
With the induction, the College of Medicine, Bingham University, said it has so far produced over 500 medical doctors.
A statement from Daburi Misal, Director of Public Affairs of the university, indicated that the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) administered the necessary oaths to the new doctors to certify them fit and qualified to practice.
Dr. Abdu Enejo, Assistant Registrar, Professional Discipline, MDCN, administered the oath to the graduate-doctors on behalf of MDCN Registrar, Dr. Tajudeeen Sanusi, at the university campus.
He congratulated and urged them to abide by ethics of the medical profession, submit themselves to learn from their seniors who might have acquired more knowledge and experience by virtue of years of practice, and also reminded them that professional misconduct attracts severe punishment.
Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof. William Qurix, in his remarks, said the occasion was yet another time of great joy for the graduates, family and friends, and staff of Bingham University.
The VC who was represented by the Provost, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, thanked the Faculty for grooming and mentoring the new doctors into becoming who they are today.
He appreciated the doctors for conducting themselves in a good manner, and charged them to continue to make the university proud as previous sets have done and are still doing.
Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees and ECWA President, Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya, represented by the ECWA General Secretary, Rev. Ayuba Asheshe, expressed confidence in the capacity and ability of the inductees to be great, owing to the quality of the lecturers they learned from.
He challenged the inductees to seek more knowledge at all times, emphasizing the fact that challenges would come, but with them, comes growth opportunities.
The medical elder for the event, a renowned Gastroenterologist, Prof. Abraham Orkurga Malu, shared his experiences with the new doctors, and assured them that the practice of medicine is exciting, hence the need to keep abreast with the latest happenings in the profession.
He appealed that they maintain a cordial relationship with their colleagues and always seek assistance and support from experienced hands.
He advised the inductees to be courteous, kind, respectful, and loving to their patients. “Stand your ground to do what is right; be good stewards of your profession and maintain good ethical standards ” he added.
Meanwhile, Dr. Onoja Umolaojo Omonu, was recognized for seven awards, namely;
Professor Alhassan Mela Yakubu prize for overall best graduating medical student;
ECWA Women Fellowship International Prize for best graduating female student in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Distinction in Biochemistry; Distinction in Physiology;
Distinction in Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
Distinction in Pediatrics and Distinction in Surgery.
Others recognized for distinction in Community Medicine & PHC were Dr. Abutu Ojima Sharon, and Dr. Dangana Joshua.