AAU Inducts 60 New Doctors, Urges Graduates to Uphold Ethics, Compassion in Medical Practice

Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has inducted 60 newly qualified medical doctors, charging them to uphold professionalism, ethical standards and compassionate service as they begin their careers in the medical profession.

The induction and oath-taking ceremony for the university’s 2021/2022 MBBS graduates was held at the College of Medicine, where the new doctors were formally admitted into the profession by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the MDCN, Professor Fatima Kyari, who was represented by the Council’s Assistant Registrar, Dr. Tijani Mandaka, administered the oath of induction.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Acting Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Education, Mr. Enodolomwanyi Otamere, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to quality education through sustained investment in infrastructure and human capital development.

He said government interventions in the university’s College of Medicine underscored its determination to strengthen medical education and healthcare delivery in Edo State.

Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Professor Eunice Omoregie Omonzogie, commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his continued support for the institution, noting that his timely interventions had helped sustain the College of Medicine and ensured the successful conduct of induction ceremonies.

She urged the newly inducted doctors to be worthy ambassadors of the university by demonstrating integrity, professionalism and dedication throughout their careers.

Administering the induction, Dr. Mandaka reminded the graduates that the medical profession demands strict adherence to ethical standards and warned that violations could attract disciplinary sanctions.

“Our people, communities and nation need your services. It is your responsibility to show compassion and care to every patient that comes before you and always endeavour to make patients better than when they came to you. Whenever you are in doubt, seek a second opinion,” he advised.

Also addressing the new doctors, the Provost of the College of Medicine, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, described the country’s healthcare system as one facing significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, brain drain, rising healthcare costs, burnout and declining public trust.

He urged the graduates to see those challenges as opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the profession.

“The world does not need doctors who run from problems; it needs doctors who become solutions. Ethics must remain your compass in these turbulent waters,” he said.

Professor Olowo further encouraged the inductees to embrace lifelong learning, maintain competence through continuous professional development, demonstrate compassion in patient care and show courage in confronting unethical practices.

He reminded them that earning an MBBS degree marked the beginning—not the end—of their professional education.

The ceremony also featured an induction lecture delivered by Professor Idogun, who encouraged the graduates to pursue excellence and remain committed to the core values of the medical profession.

The event was attended by university management, medical professionals, parents, family members and other guests, who witnessed the induction of the university’s 20th set of qualified medical doctors.