By Mustapha Salisu
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 111 pioneer nursing graduates of Maryam Abacha University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, into the nursing profession following their maiden induction and oath-taking ceremony.
The ceremony, held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Theatre, marked a significant milestone for the university’s School of Nursing.
Speaking after administering the oath, the Registrar of NMCN, Dr. Alhassan Ndagi, congratulated the graduates and urged them to uphold the ethical standards of the profession by protecting the dignity, safety and well-being of every patient under their care.
Ndagi encouraged the newly inducted nurses to remain committed to professional excellence through further education, continuous professional development and the adoption of technological innovations in healthcare delivery.
He also cautioned them against unethical conduct, particularly on social media, stressing the importance of maintaining professional standards both within and outside healthcare facilities.
The registrar explained that the inductees had been certified by the council to practise nursing after taking the oath, subject to completing the mandatory one-year internship at an accredited health facility in Nigeria.
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In his remarks, the Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, congratulated the graduates and urged them to represent the institution positively wherever their professional careers take them.
Gwarzo reaffirmed the university’s commitment to producing qualified professionals capable of competing favourably with their counterparts internationally.
Similarly, the President of MAAUN, Prof. Mohammad Israr, described nursing as one of the world’s most respected professions, noting that it requires compassion, dedication, sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to saving lives.
“Nurses are the backbone of healthcare systems, providing care, comfort, and hope to patients and their families,” Israr said.
Earlier, the Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Umar Lawal Bello, described the ceremony as the beginning of a new chapter in the graduates’ professional lives.
Bello also appreciated the university’s founder and other members of the management for their support in establishing and sustaining the programme.
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The induction lecture, titled “Improving the Image of the Nursing Profession Through Sustaining Its Core Values,” was delivered by Prof. S. N. Garba of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano.
Garba identified five core values essential to strengthening the nursing profession: altruism; professionalism and clinical autonomy; human dignity and patient advocacy; integrity and good moral standards; and leadership and collaboration.
He explained that these values, reinforced through ethical training and professional practice, were critical to improving public confidence in nursing and ensuring quality patient care.
The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards to outstanding students in recognition of their academic achievements, alongside awards to individuals who contributed to the students’ success.
Members of the university’s management, invited guests, parents and nursing professionals from across Nigeria attended the maiden induction ceremony by NMCN