The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Gombe State University has held its 7th Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony for graduating pharmacy students of the 2024/2025 academic session.
The ceremony, held, at the Haruna Kadir Rashid Hall of the university, marked another milestone as the graduating students were formally inducted into the pharmacy profession under the supervision of the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria.
The event drew members of the university management, principal officers, deans, directors, academic staff, representatives of professional bodies, parents, well-wishers, and other distinguished guests from within and outside Gombe State.
In his welcome address, the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Abdulwahab Aliyu, expressed appreciation to the university management for its continued support towards the growth and development of the faculty.
Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sani Ahmed Yauta, congratulated the graduating students on the successful completion of their academic and professional training. He charged the newly inducted pharmacists to uphold professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards in service to humanity and the healthcare sector.
The professional oath was administered by the Registrar of the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria, Pharm. Ibrahim Baba Shehu Ahmad, represented by the council’s Zonal Officer, Pharm. Gwa Emmanuel, who formally inducted the graduates into the pharmacy profession.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of awards and certificates to outstanding students in recognition of academic excellence and exceptional performance.
Pharmacist Bello Aisha Ali emerged as the overall best graduating student and was specially recognised for recording the best graduating result since the establishment of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Gombe State University.
The ceremony ended with goodwill messages, group photographs, and celebrations by family members, friends, and well-wishers in honour of the newly inducted pharmacists.
The university described the event as another significant step in strengthening professional pharmaceutical education and healthcare service delivery in Nigeria.
