Agency The Ogun State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Tomi Coker has appealed to nursing graduates of the Ogun College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta not to forget their roots and the country that nurtured them despite the attraction that greener pastures hold. Speaking at the first combined convocation ceremony of the institution on Thursday in Abeokuta, she reminded the graduating students that despite the country’s challenges, the healthcare system had provided the foundation upon which they would build their careers.
Coker noted that graduates from the college remained one of the best in the country, stressing the need for their brilliance, innovation and unwavering professional dedication to Ogun and Nigeria at large. “As nurses and midwives, you are the backbone of our healthcare system. Your role is critical, not only in providing care but in leading change, advocating for patients and driving improvements in health outcomes.
“The knowledge and skills you have acquired are invaluable. I urge you to continue seeking opportunities for growth and development. “Pursue further education, engage in research and embrace new technologies and methodologies,” she urged.
Coker expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for his unwavering support and tireless investment as a visionary leader in nursing education. She said the governor was committed to ensuring accreditation of all state-owned schools of nursing and midwifery by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria a.