University of Ibadan (UI), today declared Ayomide Richard Adeleke as the best graduating student out of 78 newly produced veterinary doctors inducted into the Veterinary profession.
The veterinary oath was administered by the Acting Registrar, Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Ezenwa Nwakonobi and the certificate of oath was thereafter, signed by the inductees.
The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who was represented by his deputy in charge of Administration, Professor Emmanuel Ayoola, made this revelation at the 51st induction ceremony of the 2020/2021 set of students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan.
It was gathered that Adeleke, who bagged this honour with nine distinctions is currently on a PhD programme at Cornell University, New York. Other students who displayed academic excellence were also honoured.
On his behalf, his parents and younger brother received a certificate of honour in recognition of his outstanding performance.
Among the honourees for meritorious service were Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and eight Faculty members who have served the University for 33 years.
Speaking at the occasion, the President, Veterinary Council of Nigeria, AIG (Dr) Aishatu Abubakar Baju represented by Dr. Tunji Nasiru, advised the new vet doctors to distinguish themselves in character and learning by practicing the profession conscientiously with dignity and respect, keeping the principles of veterinary ethics.
In his induction lecture, Dr. Charles Ibe, Former President of the Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) charged the fresh doctors to start building their success story by going for experience instead of money. He implored them to work harder and not envy one another but give support where necessary.
The National President, Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association, Dr (Mrs.) Olutoyin Catherine Adetuberu also implored the fresh vet doctors to distinguish themselves and start making themselves relevant right from the NYSC Camp.
In her words “Before they slaughter any animal for you to eat, it must be subjected to antemortem and postmortem inspection. When you insist, they will always call you to come and do your work. Right from there, start distinguishing yourself.”
The Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. Olufunke E. Ola-Davies advised the inductees to be humble and have a sense of responsibility that will showcase them as good ambassadors of the University of Ibadan.
She encouraged those inclined to the academics to return to the University for their postgraduate degrees.
