The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 101 medical graduates from the Benjamin Carson Senior College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, into the medical profession.
The ceremony, held at the university’s Amphitheatre, was overseen by MDCN Registrar, Dr. Fatima Kyari, represented by Tijani Ali. Among the graduates, 32 earned distinctions, including Chisom Okafor, the best-graduating student, who achieved 10 distinctions at just 24 years old.
Kyari charged the new doctors to remain committed to ethical practice and service to humanity, emphasizing that any deviation from professional standards would attract sanctions.
“Medicine is not always lucrative, but it is deeply respected. Let integrity be your guide, practice empathy, and respect everyone—from colleagues to patients,” she said.
She also urged those planning further studies abroad to return and contribute to Nigeria’s healthcare development.
Babcock Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ademola Tayo, represented by Prof. Philemon Amanze, praised the graduates’ discipline and training, urging them to uphold high standards, show compassion, and stay honest in their practice.
“You are not just doctors but healers, ambassadors, and hope-bearers,” he said.
Provost of the College, Prof. John Sotunsa, stressed the vital link between healthcare and national development, stating that a nation’s prosperity depends on the health of its people. He challenged the graduates to lead with innovation and vision.
Guest speaker, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, Rivers State Commissioner for Health, advised the inductees to persevere through challenges and focus on making meaningful contributions to society.
In a heartfelt valedictory speech, Chisom Okafor thanked the university, faculty, and families for their support. She affirmed the graduates’ readiness to join global efforts in improving healthcare and humanity.
