The ceremony, organized in conjunction with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), comprise of 28 females and 26 males.

Delivering his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba, ably represented by Emeritus Professor A. M. Yakubu welcomed the Registrar of MDCN, Prof. Fatima Kyari, the Medical Elder, parents, friends and well-wishers to the occasion.

The Emeritus Professor congratulated the inductees, describing medicine as a demanding, rewarding and deeply meaningful journey.  

He expressed appreciation to the Provost, Heads of Departments, Professors and all staff of the College for their dedication and hard work in teaching, mentoring, research and student wellbeing.  “The University recognizes and values your contribution to the growth of the College of Medical Sciences,” he noted.  

He assured the College of Management’s firm commitment to its continued development, citing ongoing investments including the construction and furnishing of the Rev. Job Ayuba Bagat Laboratory and Office Complex, donation of a bus and a utility vehicle, onboarding of staff, and support for accreditation.

“These investments are intended to strengthen teaching, learning, research, accreditation readiness, and the day-to-day work of the College. We will continue to work with the College to identify priorities and support its growth,” he said.

The Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, Prof. Haroun Omeiza Isah also disclosed that the College have trained and graduated 965 medical doctors by the end of induction ceremony, describing the event as another heartwarming and solemn moment, and a testimony of the consistency of the College’s training mandate, as the institution marks 20 years of existence.

Addressing the graduands, the Provost celebrated not just their intellect but their tenacity and resilience, noting that their journey did not follow a straight path.  “You had faced hurdles, a moment of delay along the way. But sitting here today, you have proven something that no flawless academic record can ever capture: you possess the unyielding resilience required to be an exceptional physician,” he said.

He charged them that as they transition to house officers, patients will not ask about exam scores but will care about competence, presence and empathy.  “The white coat you will be wearing is not just a symbol of academic achievement, but a blanket of trust for the lives placed in your hands,” he added.

Prof. Isah urged the new doctors to uphold four pillars: Professional humility: Seek help and refer when a case exceeds their understanding; Patient advocacy: Listen to patients’ stories and treat every individual with dignity; Continuous learning: Build expertise daily at the bedside; and Sustainable self-care: Guard physical and mental wellbeing, rest and hydrate, because “you cannot efficiently pour from an empty cup.

He announced that the College clocked 20 years in 2026, having produced its first 19 pioneer doctors in 2015, and described its unbroken training calendar as uncommon in Nigeria’s tertiary education system frequently riddled with crises. 

The Medical Elder and Guest speaker at the Induction Ceremony, Prof. Oche O. Agbaji, charged the 54 new medical graduates to see medicine as a ministry and a calling to serve humanity and God.

Delivering his induction lecture, titled “The Medical Profession is a Calling,” Prof. Agbaji anchored his message on Matthew 25:40. Today is not just about white coats and certificates. Today is about a calling,” he told the inductees.

Prof. Agbaji warned that skill without compassion is dangerous, he urged the new doctors to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 

The don cautioned the inductees against unethical practices, charging them to work for the Lord, not for human masters. 

Administering the oath to the new doctors, the Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Prof. Fatima Kyari, represented by Prof. Caleb Mpyet, Provost of College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Plateau State University, Bokos, Plateau State, charged the inductees to abide by the rules and regulations governing the medical profession and warned against unethical practices.

He urged them to remain committed to continuous learning, collaboration and to seek guidance from the Council and senior colleagues in the course of their practice.

In his closing remarks, the Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Prof. S. O. David, thanked the Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Prof. Fatima Kyari, the Medical Elder, Prof. Oche Agbaji, the Vice-Chancellor and Management staff, the ECWA Executive and parents for their support and sacrifices. He noted that the victory belongs to God, while also expressing gratitude to all teaching and non-teaching staff of the College and University Management for their unwavering support.

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