The College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI), has inducted 27 graduates into the Medical Laboratory Science profession, with two of them earning First-Class honours.
The induction ceremony, held at the Paul Hendrickse Lecture Theatre, drew families, friends, university officials, and stakeholders in the health sector.
Among the inductees, Agboola Ridwan Ayomide and Okunade Peace Oluwaseun stood out as the top performers, graduating with First-Class degrees from the Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who chaired the occasion, commended the graduates for their dedication over the course of the six-year programme. He described medical laboratory scientists as vital to the healthcare system, noting that nearly 70 percent of medical decisions are based on laboratory test results.
“As you step into this profession, understand that you are not just technicians but scientists and frontline contributors to modern medicine,” he said.
Professor Adebowale also referenced the COVID-19 pandemic, which he said brought global attention to the essential role of laboratory professionals in disease detection, diagnostics, and public health management.
The Registrar/CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr. Donald Ofili, represented by Deputy Director Dr. Akinola Olugbenga, reaffirmed the Council’s zero-tolerance policy for substandard practices. He encouraged members of the public to report unaccredited laboratories, assuring that the Council actively inspects and sanctions defaulting establishments to protect public health.
The Provost of the College of Medicine, Professor Temidayo Ogundiran, described the new graduates as key players in the health system, whose work often determines the accuracy of diagnoses and treatment outcomes. He encouraged them to maintain high ethical standards, work collaboratively, and remain committed to service.
Also speaking at the ceremony, Head of the Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Professor Olayinka Omotosho, applauded the inductees for their perseverance and described the training at UI as one of the most rigorous in the country. He stressed the importance of precision, responsibility, and discipline in their professional conduct.
The ceremony also featured the administration of the professional oath by the representative of the MLSCN, formally admitting the new graduates into the medical laboratory science profession.
Delivering the valedictory speech, First-Class graduate Agboola Ridwan Ayomide expressed gratitude to God, his family, lecturers, and peers. He dedicated the success of the Class Vencedores (Spanish for “Victors”) to their shared resilience and urged his colleagues to remain focused, ethical, and service-driven in their careers.
