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Babcock University recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated the 13th induction of 86 inductees into the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria with a call to be innovative and embrace technology.
Guest Lecturer Prof. Augustine Onyeaghala of Chrisland University made the call at the Medical School 600-seater Auditorium as he addressed the need for innovation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in Medical Laboratory Science practice.
"The future of MLS lies in bringing innovation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into practice," he said. "We need to develop technologies that are sustainable and affordable."
The event also celebrated 11 first class among the inductees with Elizabeth Kehinde Olukoya being the overall best student in Medical Laboratory Science, the highest in the department’s history.
Babcock University President/Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ademola Tayo emphasized the significance of the inductees' role in the healthcare system.
"Your induction today is not merely a rite of passage into a professional body that is both sacred and scientific," he said. "As healthcare systems grapple with limited resources and increasing disease complexities, the relevance of your calling cannot be overstated."
The Head of Department, Prof. Esther Adejumo, also stressed the importance of quality and ethical obligations as prerequisites of building a strong professional foundation.
"The future is not something we enter," she said. "It is something we build. Build with accuracy, timeliness, and quality. These are not just technical expectations, they are ethical obligations. Behind every result is a life waiting for your precision."
Acting Registrar/CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Dr. Donald Ofili, charged the inductees to be focused and respect client health information.
"The future of healthcare is intricately tied to your specialized expertise," he said. "Serve as unwavering Ambassadors of quality. Commit yourself to professional journey, attend seminars, aspire and continue to build on your existing knowledge."
As the inductees embarked on their professional journey to apply their knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the healthcare sector, the excitement was palpable.
"This induction is a dream come true,” said Kehinde. “It represents not just a personal achievement but also a deep responsibility, which is to uphold the value and ethics of the profession. I feel excited, honoured and grateful to God.”
Other University officers, including the Dean of the School of Public & Allied Health, Prof. Dora Akinboye, and other faculty and staff were present to lend their support and share in their joys.