ABUAD’s 10th Nurses Induction: NMCN Tasks 113 Inductees on Ethical Standards

Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has advised 113 newly inducted qualified registered nurses of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) to focus on building clinical and professional competence, by embracing global relevance in practice, and be committed to delivering high-quality care in all healthcare settings.
The Registrar of NMCN, Alhaji Ndagi Alhassan, stated this at the 10th induction of nurses at the university, while administering the oath to the students at the Alfa Belgore Hall.
Alhassan, who Mrs. Kemi Awe represented, commended the founder and chancellor of ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), for his significant investment in education, which has contributed to the institution’s ranking as the best university in Nigeria and 84th globally.
He also congratulated the parents and guardians of the inductees for their commitment, support, and contributions, both moral and financial, towards the achievement of the inductees.
“I also formally commend the staff and management and the head of the Nursing Faculty of this institution. Today marks a significant milestone in your journey as you are embarking on your professional career. Be dedicated to compassion, caring, and commitment to the well-being of others,” Alhassan said.
He added, “In an ever-evolving global health landscape, the role of the modern nurse is more vital than ever. Building competence is not optional—it is foundational. Embracing global relevance ensures nurses are prepared to deliver culturally sensitive, evidence-based care across borders and systems. Today’s nurse is not just a caregiver at the bedside, but a change-maker at the heart of healthcare.”
Delivering the induction lecture titled ‘Building competence, embracing global relevance, and developing quality care: The modern nurses’ mandate’, a Professor of Community Public Health Nursing, Department of Nursing Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Adekemi Olowokere, tasked the inductees with delivering high-quality care and being change-makers in the healthcare industry.
According to Olowokere, nurses have the mandate to respond effectively to global health trends, changing healthcare demands, and increased global mobility, consistently delivering quality and patient-centred care.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, congratulated the inductees and commended them for their outstanding performance in the council’s and midwifery qualifying examinations.
“Today, we gather to celebrate 113 bright, bold, and brilliant graduands to be inducted into the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. These budding professionals are not only academically sound and ethically grounded but also globally attuned,” said Olarinde. “Your induction is more than just a ceremonial rite of passage. It reaffirms your role as modern nurses to develop competence, embrace global relevance, and provide quality care in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
The vice-chancellor added, “You have shown outstanding academic resilience. In the May 2024 Council Final Qualifying Examination, your class recorded a phenomenal 97.39 per cent pass rate. By March 2025, the Midwifery Qualifying Examination hit a 100 per cent pass rate. These remarkable achievements are proof that competence is not accidental but built through hard work, discipline, and excellent mentorship.
“As you step into the world of professional nursing, always remember that your induction is a covenant to uphold life’s dignity, to raise the hope of patients, and to lead with integrity, wherever you find yourself.”
She thanked parents and guardians for being part of the success story through their support and sacrifices.