The University of Abuja on Monday, inducted 62 graduands into the Veterinary Medicine profession.
Speaking at the event on Thursday in Abuja, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, advised the inductees to be good ambassadors of the university..
The vice chancellor, represented by Prof. Philip Afaha, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration of the institution, commended the graduands for being a great inspiration to other students.
“We are making efforts to provide infrastructure to enable our students to come out with flying colours and compete favourably in the wider world.
“You should always remember that you are ambassadors of this university and you are expected to keep its flag high..
“Allow the oath you took today to guide you throughout your lifetime. You are expected to do your job professionally,” he advised.
Earlier, Prof. Olorunfemi Jegede, The Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, charged the new doctors to stand tall in the profession.
He tasked them on integrity, impeccable in character, professionalism in service and urged them to contribute their quota toward improving quality veterinary service delivery in the country.
The dean said that the new doctors went through rigorous academic exercise and huge sacrifices to obtain a degree in veterinary medicine.
“I am charging you on behalf of the faculty to be worthy ambassadors and always bear in mind that you are our envoy or a representative wherever you might find yourself in the future.
“The training you received here has imparted and molded you in both in character and learning; therefore utilise these basic knowledge and skills wherever duty calls you.
“Distinguish yourselves as veterinarians because it is a noble profession.
“Do not allow the vanity of the world to becloud your sense of judgement. The success in any field of human activity is conditioned not only upon talent but also the moral and qualities of people who realise it,” he advised.
The President, Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr Aisha Abubakar, said the induction was necessary as it confers legitimacy on the graduands on the conduct and practice of veterinary medicine, adding that it would enable them work within and outside the country.
She, however, charged them to operate within the ethics of the profession, insisting that anyone found wanting would be sanctioned.(NAN)
