The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria has inducted 33 graduates of Joseph Ayo Babalola University Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun state as Associate members.
The Induction and oath-taking ceremony held at the Oba Olashore Auditorium of the university was attended by top management, parents and stakeholders of the institution.
Administering oath on them, the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria, Dr. Donald Ofili, inducted the the new Scientists.
Dr Ofili who was represented on the occasion urged them to uphold professional ethics and emphasized the council’s commitment to building efficient medical laboratory services nationwide.
The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Olasebikan Fakolujo said management is expanding infrastructure to strengthen Medical Laboratory Science studies and provide a conducive academic environment where students and faculty can thrive.
He said part of this initiative is the construction of a new purpose-built complex to house the Medical Laboratory Science Department. The building according to him will feature advanced laboratories, administrative offices and lecture halls designed to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
Congratulating the inductees, Prof. Fakolujo praised staff of the College of Health Sciences for their mentorship and commitment to professional ethics, which he said have shaped the graduates into competent, disciplined and compassionate scientists ready to serve humanity.
He urged them to be worthy ambassadors of the institution, saying, “Let your professionalism reflect the moral and spiritual foundation instilled in you here.
Uphold our motto, For Knowledge and Godly Service, and let your work be guided by faith, humility and excellence.”
Earlier, the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Adio Folayan, commended the Vice Chancellor for his dedication to strengthening staff capacity and improving infrastructure and facilities in the college which he said is positioning the college as a center of excellence in health education.
He encouraged the inductees to make meaningful contributions to society and advance medical laboratory practice and healthcare delivery.
The Head of the Medical Laboratory Science Department, Dr. Roland Bejide, highlighted the graduates’ 100% success rate in their professional examinations,. He attributed the development to the competence of lecturers and leadership of the university.
He also noted that the department’s Diagnostics Services has transformed their teaching laboratory into a fully functional, modern facility.
The event featured presentation of awards to outstanding students, with Blessing Temitope Agboola emerging as the overall best graduating student with a CGPA of 4.93.
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues, Miss Agboola expressed gratitude to the university management for providing a conducive learning environment and acknowledged the support, guidance and sacrifices of their lecturers.
Goodwill messages included from the Chairman of the Osun State branch of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Teslim Olalekan, stressed the importance of diligence and upholding the values of the profession.
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