51st Induction 2022

 FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN INDUCTS 78 VETERINARY GRADUATES

The 51st swearing-in/induction ceremony of 2020/2021 Veterinary graduates held on the 23rd of February 2022. A total of 78 Veterinary graduates were inducted into the Veterinary profession. As against the regular venue of Veterinary induction programme, the Faculty of Veterinary medicine, in compliance with the strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, deemed it fit to make use of another venue outside the school premises. The 51st swearing-in/induction graced with awarding and recognition of distinguished Alumni took place at Olasoji hall Ojoo Ibadan.

Giving the Chairman’s welcome address, the Vice Chancellor, Professor K.O Adebowale who was represented by the DVC Administration, Professor E.O Ayoola acknowledged the privilege given to be present at the occasion. A brief and succinct welcome address was delivered on behalf of the Vice Chancellor.  

The Dean of the Faculty, Professor Olufunke E. Ola-Davies, while giving her remark, commended the the effort put in place by both lecturers and inductees to ensure that the induction programme came as planned. She also identified with the common stress and rigor of academic training of inductees and encouraged them to always leverage on the strength, courage and confidence built during their six years in school. 

Professor Olufunke felicitated with the newly promoted Professors in the Faculty: Professor Olatoye of Veterinary public Health and Preventive Medicine, Professor Leigh of Theriogenology, Professor Ayinmode of Veterinary Parasitology, Professor Omobowale of Veterinary Medicine and Professor Eyarefe of Veterinary Surgery. 

She continued as she mentioned and mourned the Late Professor Oke of Veterinary Anatomy who passed on mid last year.

It was mentioned that the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine ranks 3rd in Africa among other Veterinary Institutions, featuring the outstanding achievements of students and lecturers locally and internationally: Dr. Ayomide Richard, the best graduating student, with nine distinctions runs a direct Phd program in Cornell University USA. Awards presented to him were received on his behalf  by his brother and mother present at the occasion. Dr. Oluwatomisin Kolawole CEO of Vinsighte an inductee, was also recognized as one of the few Doctors who works outside the veterinary medical profession, developing resources to help humanity. Vinsighte developed a device for the visually impaired to aid them in reading and learning. This great human aid scheme was recognised across Africa as Dr Kolawole was said to have received a Common Wealth award on this note.

President of Veterinary Council of Nigeria(VCN), AIG Dr Aishatu Abubakar Baju who was represented by Dr Tunji Naasir gave her remark and acknowledged that the inductees are lucky to be trained in the University of Ibadan. She further admonished inductees to embrace good character coupled with their skills in order to thrive perfectly well in the world.

Dr Ezenwa Nwakonbi, the acting Resgistra VCN, stressed the significance of the VCN in induction programs and encouraged the inductees to be dedicated, responsible and disciplined. This was followed with the oath taking and signing of professional documents by the inductees.

The guest lecturer, Dr Charles Ibe advised and emphasised on the path of success as being rough. “No smooth way to success” he said. He urged inductees to keep moving, stating the popular success motivation “from Zero to Hero.”

Just before the event came to a close, outstanding students across every level of the Faculty were presented with Dean’s Pathfinder award for being the best in their classes.

Dr Adeogun Omowunmi, one of the inductees was also presented with a leadership award which came with a cheque of one hundred thousand naira by Farmalert.

Merit awards were presented to Engr Seyi Makinde represented by Dr lasisi, the Director of Veterinary service Oyo state, Mrs Victoria Adunola Samson, MD BOVAS and company limited and Engr Adebiyi Oladeinde.

Disntinguished awards of hearty service and commitment were also presented to Professors J.O Oyewole, J.F Akinrinmade, G.A.T Ogundipe, M.O Abatan, V.O Taiwo, Dr G.A Akintunji and Dr K.I Eghianruwa.

At some minutes past 1:00PM, the Dean of the Faculty gave her closing remark, urging inductees to take and absorb every word sent their way in the course of the program.