Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that the achievements of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in just a decade of its establishment have truly transformed the landscape of health profession education in Nigeria.
Aiyedatiwa said his administration was proud of the re achievements of the university, noting that the institution hadgiven the state a place of pride in Nigeria’s health and education landscape.
The governor, the visitor to the university, who spoke during the 6th convocation and 10th anniversary of the university in Ondo State, informed the gathering that health and education are two pillars that will always be prioritised by his administration because they are fundamental to sustainable development.
Represented by his special adviser on education, Dr Olawunmi Ilawole, Aiyedatiwa noted that, “With today’s convocation, UNIMED has produced three sets of medical doctors and dentists in less than 10 years of existence, a remarkable feat in Nigeria’s history. UNIMED has also produced four sets of Nurses; four sets of physiotherapists, two sets of Medical Laboratory Scientists, and six sets of graduates of health sciences.
“I have been reliably informed that over the years, UNIMED has consistently recorded 100 per cent in all professional examinations conducted by regulatory councils, including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences and Community Health.
“This convocation is unique and is taking place at a unique period in the history of the university as well as the state.
For the university, this week has been one of the well-deserved celebrations in respect of its 10th anniversary given its trailblazing performance in the short time of its existence.”
Earlier, the vice chancellor of the university, Prof Adesegun Fatusi, said a total of 634 students were graduating.
Fatusi said, “539 students shall graduate from our first degree programmes, while 95 shall graduate from our postgraduate programmes. Out of those graduating from our undergraduate programmes, 34 have first-class grades, two have second-class upper grades, 145 have second-class lower grades, and 9 have third-class grades, while 127 shall graduate with unclassified degrees.”