NMCN Charges MOAUM Nursing Graduates on Ethics, Compassionate Care

The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr Alhassan Ndagi, has urged newly inducted nursing graduates of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, to uphold professional ethics and demonstrate compassion in their practice.

Dr Ndagi gave the charge on Thursday during the induction ceremony of 57 graduates of the Department of Nursing Science at the university’s College of Health Sciences.

Represented by Mrs Patricia Amonuobi, the registrar advised the graduates to combine clinical competence with empathy, excellence and sincerity, stressing that compassion remains central to quality healthcare delivery.

According to him, nursing is a profession built on service, attentiveness and kindness toward patients.

He explained that the Bachelor of Nursing Science programme equips graduates with the ability to make accurate diagnoses, develop care plans, implement treatment strategies and evaluate patient outcomes holistically.

Dr Ndagi stated that the induction ceremony officially marked the transition of the graduands into certified professionals, adding that their names would now be entered into the NMCN register as Registered Nurses following the oath-taking ceremony.

He urged them to continue developing health promotion strategies, evaluate healthcare outcomes and work effectively both independently and within healthcare teams.

“The professional examinations you have taken are designed to strategically position you for competitive jobs in the healthcare sector globally. You must provide healthcare for the sick and protect confidential information entrusted to you by patients,” he said.

The registrar further explained that the graduates would proceed on a one-year internship programme during which they would operate with temporary licences before receiving permanent licences based on their conduct and performance.

Speaking at the event, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, advised the graduates to maintain good conduct and professionalism in their careers.

Represented by his deputy, Sam Odeh, the governor reminded the graduands that behind every medical chart, diagnosis and treatment plan is a human being whose life could be improved through care, skill and compassion.

He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting universities and other institutions in producing the manpower required to strengthen the healthcare sector and drive development across the state.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Prof. Timothy Alabar, urged the pioneer set of nursing graduates to be worthy ambassadors of the institution.

He noted that the university had equipped them with competence, ethical values and compassion needed to meet growing healthcare demands within Benue State, Nigeria and beyond.

Delivering a guest lecture at the event, Dr Ukemde Freeman highlighted the importance of critical thinking and soft skills in modern nursing practice.

He encouraged the graduates to embrace continuous self-development and patient-centred healthcare while also calling on healthcare institutions to prioritise communication and interpersonal skills training for medical professionals.vThe Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr Alhassan Ndagi, has urged newly inducted nursing graduates of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, to uphold professional ethics and demonstrate compassion in their practice.

Dr Ndagi gave the charge on Thursday during the induction ceremony of 57 graduates of the Department of Nursing Science at the university’s College of Health Sciences.

Represented by Mrs Patricia Amonuobi, the registrar advised the graduates to combine clinical competence with empathy, excellence and sincerity, stressing that compassion remains central to quality healthcare delivery.

According to him, nursing is a profession built on service, attentiveness and kindness toward patients.

He explained that the Bachelor of Nursing Science programme equips graduates with the ability to make accurate diagnoses, develop care plans, implement treatment strategies and evaluate patient outcomes holistically.

Dr Ndagi stated that the induction ceremony officially marked the transition of the graduands into certified professionals, adding that their names would now be entered into the NMCN register as Registered Nurses following the oath-taking ceremony.

He urged them to continue developing health promotion strategies, evaluate healthcare outcomes and work effectively both independently and within healthcare teams.

“The professional examinations you have taken are designed to strategically position you for competitive jobs in the healthcare sector globally. You must provide healthcare for the sick and protect confidential information entrusted to you by patients,” he said.

The registrar further explained that the graduates would proceed on a one-year internship programme during which they would operate with temporary licences before receiving permanent licences based on their conduct and performance.

Speaking at the event, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, advised the graduates to maintain good conduct and professionalism in their careers.

Represented by his deputy, Sam Odeh, the governor reminded the graduands that behind every medical chart, diagnosis and treatment plan is a human being whose life could be improved through care, skill and compassion.

He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting universities and other institutions in producing the manpower required to strengthen the healthcare sector and drive development across the state.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Prof. Timothy Alabar, urged the pioneer set of nursing graduates to be worthy ambassadors of the institution.

He noted that the university had equipped them with competence, ethical values and compassion needed to meet growing healthcare demands within Benue State, Nigeria and beyond.

Delivering a guest lecture at the event, Dr Ukemde Freeman highlighted the importance of critical thinking and soft skills in modern nursing practice.

He encouraged the graduates to embrace continuous self-development and patient-centred healthcare while also calling on healthcare institutions to prioritise communication and interpersonal skills training for medical professionals.