By Adeyinka Adeniran
No fewer than 147 graduating class of 2024 set for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI) have been inducted into the medical profession.
The figures comprises 122 MBBS graduate and 22 BDS graduate.
Teh ceremony which held at the Paul Hendrickse Lecture Theatre, CoMUI, University College Hospital (UCH) premises, Ibadan on Saturday.
The event was attended by Ekiti State governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, his wife, Dr, Olayemi, the Vice Chancellor, UI, Professor Kayode Adebowale, the Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr. Fatima Kyari who was represented by the Deputy Registrar and Head Medical Registration Department, Dr Okwuokenye Henry, Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, top management staff of the College, members of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA), parents, guardians among others.
Governor Oyebanji and his wife were at the event to witness the induction of their daughter, Toluwanimi.
Induction the new doctors, the MDCN boss charged the new professional to uphold the tenets of the profession while also warning that heavy sanction awaits those who goes against the ethics of the profession.
He appealed to then to contribute their quota to the profession and not allow personal interest override their professional conduct.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, UI, Professor Kayode Adebowale congratulated the parents and students on the feat urging them to know that the medical profession is a divine call with the Almighty God who heals.
He added that CoMUI parades as her products some of the best medical doctors all over the world.
He noted that the new inductees have worthy models to emulate around and all over the globe, adding that with the induction ceremony, the fresh medical professional are joining the long train of achievers.
Noting that healthcare system is under pressure globally, the VC urged the new doctors not to be deceived by greener pastures elsewhere but help the health sector in the country.
He charged them not to be slack in their conduct, describing them as partners with Divine.
The Provost, College of Medicine, UI, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun commended the parents, guardians for the sacrifice at ensuring that the new medical doctors scaled through.
She charge them onto remain focus and be good Ambassadors of the College, which according to her remained the best in the country and continent.
She added that the government had trained them almost for free and as such they must seek means of giving back to the system by supporting the health sector in the country.
Highpoint of the event was the presentation of awards and prizes to deserving inductees.
