Posted by Chinenye on Fri 22nd May, 2026 - tori.ng
Fresh nursing graduates at Moses Orshio Adasu University in Makurdi have been urged to uphold strong ethical standards as they formally entered the healthcare profession during their induction ceremony.
(Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Ndagi Alhassan. Photo by Facebook NURSINGNIGERIA)
The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr Alhassan Ndagi, has urged the pioneer graduating class of the Department of Nursing Science at Moses Orshio Adasu University formerly known as Benue State University, Makurdi to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics in their careers.
Dr Ndagi delivered this charge on Thursday at the induction ceremony of 57 graduates, held at the university's College of Health Sciences.
Represented at the event by Mrs Patricia Amonuobi, the registrar encouraged the new nurses to blend clinical skill with compassion, excellence, and integrity, emphasising that empathy is at the heart of quality patient care.
He described nursing as a service-oriented profession that demands attentiveness and kindness at every level.
He noted that their Bachelor of Nursing Science degree has equipped them with the ability to make accurate diagnoses, develop and execute care plans, and assess patient outcomes in a comprehensive manner.
The induction, he explained, formally marks their transition into certified professionals, with their names set to be entered into the NMCN register as Registered Nurses following their oath-taking.
Dr Ndagi also urged the graduates to develop health promotion strategies, assess care outcomes, and operate both independently and as part of a team within the broader healthcare system.
He reminded them of their duty to care for patients and to maintain strict confidentiality over information shared with them in a professional setting.
He further informed them that they would proceed on a one-year internship, during which they would be issued a temporary licence, with a permanent licence to follow upon satisfactory completion based on their conduct and performance.
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, represented at the ceremony by his deputy, Sam Odeh, advised the graduates to maintain good conduct and to remember that every patient they encounter is a human being whose life can be positively transformed through their skills and kindness.
He also reaffirmed his administration's dedication to supporting the university and other institutions in producing the skilled workforce needed to drive development, particularly in the health sector.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Timothy Alabar, appealed to the graduates to be worthy ambassadors of the institution.
He noted that as the pioneering set, they were trained with a strong emphasis on competence, ethics, and compassion, and expressed confidence in their ability to meet the growing healthcare needs of Benue State and beyond.
A guest lecture delivered by Dr Ukemde Freeman highlighted critical thinking and soft skills as indispensable tools for modern nursing practice.
He called on the graduates to commit to continuous self-improvement and to always place the patient at the centre of their care. He also urged healthcare institutions to invest more in communication and interpersonal skills training for their staff.