Bayero University, Kano (BUK) on Tuesday inducted 133 newly qualified medical professionals at its 11th Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and 25th MBBS Induction Ceremony.
The ceremony, held at the Convocation Arena, saw 118 medical doctors and 15 dentistry graduates take the oath of allegiance, officially stepping into the medical and dental professions.
Administering the oath, Dr. Fatima Kyari, Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), urged the inductees to uphold professionalism, ethics, and patient confidentiality. She emphasized that trust is the foundation of medical practice and encouraged continuous learning.
“As you step into this noble profession, always remember that your patients’ trust is sacred. Uphold professionalism, ethics, and the values that define a true doctor,” she advised.
Dr. Kyari also announced an increase in BUK’s medical student admission quota, a move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s growing shortage of healthcare professionals.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Aliyu Muazu, congratulated the inductees and urged them to uphold the university’s reputation.
“Your journey does not end here; rather, it is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to saving lives. Remember that you are products of an institution recognized globally for its excellence,” he stated.
He also highlighted BUK’s ranking by Times Higher Education (UK) as Nigeria’s best university in terms of international outlook.
Delivering the keynote address, Professor Muutasim Ibrahim advised the graduates to embrace lifelong learning, citing BUK’s motto: “Above every possessor of knowledge, there is one more learned.”
The event also celebrated outstanding academic performances.
Dr. Hassana Abubakar Musa emerged as the overall best MBBS graduate, while Dr. Amina Umar Giade received the award for the best graduating student in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).