By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN, has commended the Gombe State Government for its sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and human capital development.
The commendation was made by the representative of the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Musa Jarma, during the maiden induction ceremony of the Gombe State College of Nursing Sciences in Gombe.
Dr. Jarma administered the professional oath to 170 pioneer graduates of the College’s Higher National Diploma, HND, Nursing programme.
He commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for creating a conducive learning environment at the institution, describing the College as one of the administration’s legacies that would contribute significantly to producing competent and skilled nurses and midwives.
In his remarks, the Overseeing Provost of the College, Mohammed Musa, urged the inductees to be good ambassadors of the institution and uphold the principles of professionalism, integrity and excellence.
He charged them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their training to improve healthcare delivery while adhering strictly to professional standards.
Also speaking, the immediate past Provost, Dr. Paulen A. Doka, and the Deputy Provost of the Academy, Mrs. Maimuna Umar, expressed confidence in the quality of training provided by the College.
They said the graduates had acquired the requisite knowledge and skills to practise as professional nurses anywhere in the world, noting that graduates of the institution are gaining increasing recognition beyond Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the College, Nurse Saidu Mohammed Abubakar, urged the inductees to practise within the scope of their profession and adhere to established ethical and professional standards.
The maiden induction ceremony formally marked the entry of the 170 pioneer HND Nursing graduates into professional practice, further highlighting Gombe State’s efforts to strengthen nursing education and develop skilled manpower for the healthcare sector.
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