By Daniel Zendesha 

The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Dr Alhassan Ndagi, has charged the first set of Nursing Science graduates of Moses Orshio Adasu University to maintain high ethical standards and professionalism in their practice.

The charge was delivered during the induction ceremony of 57 graduates held Thursday at the College of Health Sciences of the university in Makurdi.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has urged the pioneer graduates of the Department of Nursing Science, Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM), Makurdi, to demonstrate ethical conduct, compassion and professionalism as they begin their careers in the healthcare sector.

The charge was given by the Registrar of NMCN, Dr Alhassan Ndagi, during the induction ceremony of 57 graduates held on Thursday at the College of Health Sciences of the institution.

Represented at the event by Mrs Patricia Amonuobi, the registrar emphasised that nursing remains a service-driven profession requiring empathy, attentiveness and commitment to patient welfare.

According to Dr Ndagi, the Bachelor of Nursing Science programme equips graduates with the capacity to make diagnoses, develop care plans, implement treatment strategies and evaluate patient outcomes holistically.

He noted that the induction marked the graduates’ transition into certified professionals whose names would be entered into the NMCN register following the oath-taking ceremony.

“The professional exams you have taken are designed to strategically position you for competitive jobs in the healthcare sector in the global market,” he said.

He further urged the graduates to uphold patient confidentiality and quality healthcare standards, adding that they would proceed on a one-year internship under temporary licences before qualifying for permanent licences based on performance and conduct.

Representing Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, Deputy Governor Sam Odeh advised the graduands to maintain good conduct and remember that healthcare practice directly impacts lives.

The state government, he said, remains committed to supporting tertiary institutions in producing manpower required to strengthen development efforts, particularly in the health sector.

Vice-Chancellor of MOAUM, Timothy Alabar, described the inductees as pioneer graduates trained with competence, ethics and compassion to address growing healthcare demands in Benue State and beyond.

Guest lecturer, Ukemde Freeman, also stressed the importance of critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills in modern nursing practice.