Chinedum Elekwachi
Anglican Bishop on the Niger, Rt Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo has urged student Nurses and Midwives to be steadfast, dedicated and committed to Christian values.
The cleric gave the charge during the 45th Matriculation/ Capping ceremony of 2024/2025 Set Student Nurses and Midwives, College of Nursing Sciences Iyienu, Anambra State.
Speaking through Subdean, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha, Ven. Samuel Ezewudo, the Bishop charged the students to be resilient, especially in a society characterized by hardship.
He said, “I charge you students Nurses and Midwives to show the light in your academics, morals and reflect the light of God in your environment and the world at large.
“Many have gone through this college and have become a beacon of light. Be Steadfast, dedicated to your studies and be committed to Christian values because this college is also a Christian community.
Charge to be resilient
“Be resilient because the times are hard. Our country is in need of people of good character. imbibe good qualities so that when you leave you will be better representatives for the school and the Diocese on the Niger and the body of Christ at large,” he said.
Earlier, Provost of the College of Nursing Sciences Iyienu, Mrs Ngozi Nduka implored the newly admitted students to be serious with their relationship with God.
“University on the Niger Teaching Hospital Iyienu is a faith -based institution and we are interested in building up your spirit man.
“To this end, Chapel attendance is compulsory. You are expected to participate in every spiritual activity organized by the chaplaincy: all of these will culminate in making you a total man or woman.
“The College has zero tolerance for sexual immorality, drug use and abuse, examination malpractice and other social vices,”she said.
Nduka revealed the needs of the College of Nursing Sciences Iyienu to include: (i) a brand new Coaster bus for excursions and inter-colleges/campuses studies, (ii) to stack the College’s Library with modern medical books.
One of the matriculants, Victory Ikenna who was so elated by the admission, pledged to do her best to make her parents proud by graduating in flying colors.
Highlights of the Matriculation include, matriculation vow/oath taking, capping proper, cutting of cake, presentation of gifts to best students and cultural dance, among others..
