AEFUTHA MEDIA ROOM

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State has recorded a landmark achievement with the Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony of its pioneer medical graduates, marking the successful completion of the university’s first set of trained medical doctors. Ahead of the ceremony, the Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr. Fatimah Kyari, who was represented by Prof. Chimdi Ogbonnaya paid an official visit to Prof. Robinson Chukwudi Onoh, Chief Medical Director, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, before proceeding to Prof. Olisaemeka Ezeonu Auditorium AEFUTHA for the induction ceremony. In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of AE-FUNAI, Prof. Daniel C. Nwachukwu, described the occasion as a historic milestone for the university, emphasising that the induction of the pioneer graduates reflects the institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence in medical education. Goodwill messages were delivered by the Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, the Chief Medical Director of AEFUTHA, representative of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), and other distinguished guests. Speakers commended the dedication of faculty members and the resilience of the students whose journey began in 2017, culminating in their successful graduation following full accreditation of the programme by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and MDCN. The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the Physician’s Oath by the MDCN representative, after which the graduands signed the oath register and were formally inducted into the noble medical profession. Certificates were subsequently presented, alongside awards recognising outstanding academic performance. Among the award recipients: • Dr. Igwe Ezinne Esther – Best Graduating Student • Dr. Nwobodo Gloria Ifebuche – Second Best Graduating Student • Dr. Timothy Demesugh – Third Best Graduating Student The event concluded with closing remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Clinical Medicine, a closing prayer, and the academic recession. Guests and participants later proceeded to a reception for light refreshments and networking. This induction ceremony represents a significant milestone for AE-FUNAI and AEFUTHA ushering in the first generation of medical doctors trained by the institution and reinforcing its growing reputation in medical education and healthcare delivery. #aefutha #induction