THE FIRST SET OF EKITI VARSITY MEDICAL STUDENTS GRADUATE AFTER 10 YEARS

The result of the final examinations that was conducted for the first set of medical students of the Ekiti State University College of Medicine has been released.

This came after the students have spent 10 years on the programme due to delay in their institution’s accreditation by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

A statement from EKSU Head, Directorate of Information, Bode Olofinmuagun, on Sunday stated the students’ graduation was made possible following a recent visit to EKSU by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and consequent five-year approval for the accreditation of the medical programme.

Olofinmuagun stated: "The released result indicated 100 per cent pass, as all the 43 students presented passed, with one distinction.

"With this development, the medical students are to be fully inducted into the medical profession in a few days," he stated.

With respect to him, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Ajayi, congratulated the first set of medical doctors to be produced by the university.

Ajayi thanked Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; his wife, Bisi; the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of Council, Prof. Bamitale Omole; the Medical College team, led by the Provost, Prof. Kehinde Oluwadiya, parents and other stakeholders for their various roles in ensuring that the College of Medicine was accredited.