In line with the Catholic Philosophy of education Madonna University has constantly maintained her tradition of not just producing graduates who are academically sound but also morally and spiritually grounded on the essence of education and the dignity and purpose of human life. It is only after this affirmation that the University deems a candidate worthy of bearing her certificate.
This year, about 50 graduates of the department of optometry were found worthy by the University to be inducted as doctors of optometry by the Optometrists Dispensing Opticians’ Registration Board of Nigeria. This 2nd induction took place on 3rd October 2014 at the Nursing Auditorium of Madonna University, Elele campus. The ceremony took off at about 10: am with a Holy mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Michael Melladu, FJS. The mass was that of thanks giving to God for the lives of the graduates and the academic success granted unto them.
While delivering the sermon, the chief celebrant admonished the inductees on the need to distinguish themselves from the crowd bearing in mind the stuff they are made of. After the Eucharistic celebration, the induction proper took off immediately at the same Venue. Present at the ceremony were the Father Founder of Madonna University, Very Rev. Fr. Prof. E.M.P Edeh C.S.Sp who was represented by Rev. Fr. Michael Melladu, FJS. Also present was the Vice Chancellor of Madonna University Prof. Chuks Ezedum. Other dignitaries include the Registrar Optometrists Dispensing Opticians’ Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr. Sam E. Ntem, FNCO, the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Madonna University, Prof. Onyedinma, the HOD, Department of Optometry Madonna University, Prof. O.C Ahuama and many other dignitaries.
In his welcome address, the Father Founder welcomed all the guests to Madonna University as well as congratulated the graduands whom he advised to keep the flag of the University flying wherever they find themselves. According to him, the culture of professionalism is gradually disappearing in our society as people now delve into areas outside their fields provided they are able to make money. He further stated that this trend has painfully and unfortunately entered the medical practice which is a sensitive field as it involves human life. He therefore admonished the graduands to practice only what the university is offering them today; saying that those of them who wish to go into other areas of the medical profession should come back to the university to study in those fields. Finally, he reminded them that they are not just graduates but products of a Catholic University and therefore must have respect for human life as enshrine in the Catholic Medical Principles which the University have emphasize to them throughout their years of studies; that anything to the contrary can amount to the withdrawal of their degree by the university.
In her induction lectures, Dr Nwakuse Aruotu advised the inductees to always place the good of their patience first and not money. While in his address, the Registrar Optometrists Dispensing Opticians’ Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr. Sam E. Ntem, FNCO, congratulated the newly inducted Doctors for their efforts and resilience through all these years of intensive academic and clinical activities for which Madonna University is known. He went on to thank the parent and guardians for their patience even as he highly recommended the commitment on the part of the lecturers without which according to him the recorded success would not have being possible.
Shortly after this, the administering of oath was done by the Registrar of the Council in which the candidates bond themselves on oath to protect and preserve with dedication all the ethics and morals of their profession.
The event came to an end with the closing prayer asking God to bless the participants and grant journey mercies to them as they travel back to their various destinations.
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