The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has inducted 335 new healthcare professionals into practice, with the institution also announcing major infrastructure expansion projects supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
The induction took place during the 14th Combined Induction Ceremony of the College of Medical Sciences held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, marking the formal entry of the graduates into the healthcare profession. The newly inducted professionals took their oaths of practice administered by Registrars of the various professional regulatory councils.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Central Administration), Professor Babagana Bako, praised the graduates and their lecturers for their resilience and commitment despite the challenges faced in the region.
He noted that UNIMAID has maintained a strong reputation for excellence in medical education and has made significant contributions to healthcare manpower development both nationally and internationally. According to him, the university has produced 888 Medical Laboratory Scientists, 2,250 Nurses, and 603 Physiotherapists since its establishment.
Professor Bako urged the new professionals to uphold the highest standards of ethics, humility, compassion, and professionalism in their careers, emphasizing that their actions and decisions would directly affect the lives and wellbeing of patients.
He also announced that the university had secured a special TETFund intervention grant aimed at expanding training and teaching facilities in Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. He disclosed that construction of modern facilities under the initiative would begin soon.
As part of efforts to address accommodation and infrastructure challenges, the university has also acquired land behind the medical complex for the construction of a new College Building and a dedicated hostel for clinical students.
Earlier, the Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, Professor Hamman I. Garandawa, commended the university management for creating a conducive environment for clinical education. He also appreciated the professional regulatory councils for ensuring quality standards in medical training.
Professor Garandawa said the college remains committed to meeting the growing global demand for healthcare professionals through innovation, strategic teaching methods, and ongoing infrastructure development projects.
He reminded the graduating class that the professional oaths they had taken symbolized a commitment to patient care, ethical conduct, and respect for human dignity.
The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards to outstanding graduating students. Danladi Ishiyaku emerged as the overall best graduating student of the College of Medical Sciences. Mubarak Misbahu was named the best graduating student in Medical Radiography, Sudais Olatunji Tijjani emerged as the best graduating student in Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), while Jessica Okwonko received the award for best graduating student in Nursing Science.
The 335 newly inducted professionals comprise 103 graduates from Medical Radiography, 101 from Nursing Science, 73 from Medical Laboratory Science, and 58 from Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy).
