Mercy Medical University has welcomed its newly admitted students for the 2026/2027 academic session at an orientation ceremony held on September 23, 2026, with university officials urging them to embrace discipline, academic commitment and responsible conduct as they begin their studies.
The Registrar, Mr. Olalekan Adiat, delivered the welcome address on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Muhammed Ibrahim Sule. He congratulated the fresh students on their admission and encouraged them to maintain good conduct and exemplary behaviour throughout their academic journey.
The ceremony brought together members of the university’s management, faculty leadership and staff, including the Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Balikis Durojaye; the Acting Dean of Basic Studies and General Studies, Mr. Olaniran Sikiru Adesina; the Dean of Basic Medical Sciences, Professor Olufemi Alamu; and the Dean of Nursing Science, Nurse Nurudeen Olawale Adeniyi.
Representatives of the College of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Hospital Management, Medical Laboratory Science, and the Department of Community Health also participated in the programme.
Addressing the students, Mrs. Durojaye provided an overview of the campus environment and facilities, explaining how and where students could access academic resources and student support services. Her session was aimed at helping the newcomers familiarise themselves with the university and understand the support available to them.
Professor Alamu welcomed students joining the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and highlighted the importance of academic readiness and understanding the learning methods and duration of their respective programmes. He encouraged them to approach their studies with the seriousness required for success in medical and health-related disciplines.
The representative of the Dean of Medical Laboratory Science urged students to demonstrate resilience in their academic pursuits. The session also addressed programme requirements and the career opportunities available to graduates of the profession.
Nurse Adeniyi, Dean of Nursing Science, advised nursing students to remain focused and work consistently towards maintaining a strong cumulative grade point average (CGPA). He cautioned that poor academic performance could affect their progress and outlined the academic pathway and professional examinations required to qualify as certified nurses.
Other faculty and departmental representatives also addressed students, providing information relevant to their programmes and preparing them for the demands of university education and the professional responsibilities that follow graduation.
In his closing remarks, the Registrar encouraged the fresh students to take their studies seriously, pursue their aspirations and strive to become outstanding healthcare professionals capable of contributing meaningfully on the global stage.
The ceremony ended with an interactive session during which students asked questions and received responses from the Registrar, giving them an opportunity to seek clarification on issues concerning their academic experience.
The orientation forms part of the university’s efforts to familiarise new students with its academic expectations, institutional environment and support structures as they begin the 2026/2027 session.
