The Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences has celebrated another major milestone with the convocation of its 2025 graduating set of nurses and midwives, marking the successful completion of their professional training.
At the ceremony held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, awarded ₦1 million to the overall best graduating student, while other outstanding graduands received ₦500,000 each, alongside additional cash rewards provided by the Ministry of Health and private donors.
Represented by Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Governor Abiodun described the event as a celebration of achievement and responsibility. He urged the new nurses to let compassion guide their practice and excellence shape their careers, reaffirming his administration’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system.
“The pathway of purpose requires dedication, hard work, and a commitment to making a positive impact,” he said. “Your professionalism and values must reflect the noble character of the nursing profession.”
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, in her remarks, highlighted the College’s mission to transform nursing education by producing practitioners equipped with research skills, innovation, and problem-solving abilities to meet emerging community health needs.
“We aim to produce nurses who will promote health, restore hope, champion evidence-based practice, and provide leadership for the advancement of the profession,” she added.
Dr. Coker also reminded the graduands of the unique expectations placed on healthcare workers, noting that society looks not only to their hands but also to their hearts. She stressed that the Abiodun administration has deliberately invested in their training to ensure they begin their careers on a strong foundation.
Provost of the College, Dr. Jeminat Sodimu, in her welcome address, reminded the students that nursing is built on human connection. She encouraged them to uphold empathy, intelligence, and innovation as they contribute to a healthier and more compassionate society.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Shafiu Ademola, Head of the Nursing Department at Crescent University, charged the graduands to remain committed to continuous learning, innovation, and problem-solving. He also called on the state government to upgrade the College to a degree-awarding institution, describing it as one of the best nursing colleges in the country.
Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, the overall best student, Grace Adelakun, expressed gratitude to the state government, the College leadership, and the academic staff for their dedication and support. She pledged that the new graduates would uphold excellence and make the institution proud.
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