MAAUN KANO
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 111 nursing graduates of Maryam Abacha University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, into the nursing profession, marking the first induction ceremony for nursing graduates of the institution.
The maiden induction and oath-taking ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Theatre.
NMCN Registrar Charges Inductees on Professional Ethics
Speaking shortly after administering the oath, the Registrar of NMCN, Dr. Alhassan Ndagi, congratulated the inductees on their achievement and urged them to uphold the values and standards of the nursing profession.
He charged them to respect the dignity, well-being and rights of every patient under their care, stressing the importance of professionalism and responsible conduct in healthcare delivery.
Dr. Ndagi also encouraged the newly inducted nurses to pursue further education, participate in professional development programmes and embrace technological advancements to improve healthcare services.
He further advised them to maintain the highest ethical standards in their practice and exercise caution in their use of social media.
According to him, following the administration of the oath, the inductees had been certified by the Council to practise nursing, subject to completing the mandatory one-year internship at an accredited health facility in Nigeria.
Gwarzo Urges Graduates to Be Good Ambassadors of MAAUN
In his remarks, the Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, congratulated the graduates on reaching the milestone.
He urged them to be worthy ambassadors of the university wherever they found themselves and to uphold the institution’s reputation through professionalism, integrity and dedication to service.
Prof. Gwarzo reaffirmed the university’s commitment to producing highly skilled professionals capable of competing favourably with their counterparts across the world.
MAAUN President Highlights the Value of Nursing
Also speaking, the President of MAAUN, Prof. Mohammad Israr, described nursing as one of the noblest and most respected professions in the world.
He said the profession was built on compassion, dedication, sacrifice and a commitment to saving lives and serving humanity.
“Nurses are the backbone of healthcare systems, providing care, comfort, and hope to patients and their families,” Prof. Israr said.
Lecture Focuses on Core Values of Nursing
Earlier, the Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Umar Lawal Bello, described the induction and oath-taking ceremony as the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of the graduates.
He expressed appreciation to the university’s founder and other members of the management for their support in ensuring the success of the programme.
The induction lecture, titled “Improving the Image of the Nursing Profession Through Sustaining Its Core Values,” was delivered by Prof. S. N. Garba of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano.
Prof. Garba highlighted five core values essential to the nursing profession: altruism; professionalism and clinical autonomy; human dignity and patient advocacy; integrity and good moral standards; and leadership and collaboration.
Outstanding Students and Contributors Honoured
The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards to outstanding students in recognition of their academic performance, as well as to individuals whose contributions supported the students’ success.
The maiden induction ceremony was attended by members of the university’s management, invited guests, parents and nursing professionals from different parts of the country.
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