Sixty-two graduands of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, have been inducted into the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria.
Thee event, chaired by Pharmacist Bankole Ezebuilo, had the presence of the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-udeh, traditional ruler of Ogidi, Igwe Alex Onyido, among others with Pharmacist Valentine Okelu as Guest Speaker.
Addressing the gathering, Professor Chuma-udeh, represented by Director of Higher Education in the Ministry Mrs Oyibo Alor, who said that the event is in line with the agenda of the Professor Chukwuma Soludo administration, emphasized that the governor is resolute in taking Anambra State school system to enviable heights, calling for the support of all.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Greg Nwakoby, who described the academic journey as rigorous but eventually successful, encouraged the inductees to be good ambassadors of the university.
On his part, the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Theophine Akunne, who described the first ever induction ceremony of graduands of the faculty as another milestone in the history of the university, said with five years intensive training, the inductees have been given all it takes to go into the world and contribute to the healthcare needs in all areas of pharmacy practice.
Administering oath on the graduands, the Registrar of Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Pharmacist Ibrahim Ahmed, represented by Head of Department of Education and Training, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Dr. Anthony Idoko, urged the inductees to maintain high ethical conduct and leadership standards as well as endeavor to serve as examples for the achievement of excellence in the provision of quality pharmaceutical services for sustainable healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
In a valedictory speech, the overall best graduating student, Pharmacist Chidera Dilibe, thanked all who contributed to their successful academic exercise, and promised, on behalf of others, to remain good ambassadors of the university.
Awards presentation to the best graduating and other students with outstanding performances, as well as selected individuals featured at the event.
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