Posted on: Thu 22-10-2026

 

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr Ndagi Alhassan, has cautioned newly inducted nursing graduates of Wellspring University, Benin City, against professional misconduct, urging them to uphold the ethics and values of the nursing profession throughout their careers.

The warning was delivered during the university’s second oath-taking and induction ceremony for nursing science graduates. Dr Alhassan was represented at the event by the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Registrar/CEO, Godswill Stella.

Addressing the inductees, the NMCN chief urged the new nurses to protect patients’ confidentiality, respect individual autonomy and prioritise the safety and dignity of those under their care. He specifically warned against disclosing patients’ identities, medical information or clinical cases on social media.

He reminded the graduates that professionalism extends beyond the clinical environment to their conduct in digital spaces, stressing that irresponsible online behaviour could undermine their personal integrity and damage the reputation of their institution.

“I urge you to anchor your practice in unwavering professional ethics, safeguard patients’ confidentiality, respect individual autonomy and always advocate for the safety and dignity of those in your care,” he said.

Dr Alhassan also encouraged the nurses to demonstrate compassion, humility and patient-centred care in their daily practice. He advised them to maintain decent dressing, preserve the values acquired during their university education and uphold research integrity.

He further urged the inductees to exercise caution when using social media, noting that their online activities could have implications for their professional standing and the wider nursing profession.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Wellspring University, Professor Isaac Rotimi Ajayi, described the induction as a call to greater responsibility and service. He urged the graduates to remain committed to the values instilled in them during their academic training.

According to him, hard work, diligence, respect, integrity and excellence in service should guide their professional conduct as they transition from studentship to nursing practice.

Speaking on the topic, “From Studentship to Professional Practice: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Nursing,” the guest lecturer, Dr Olorunfemi Olaolorunpo, advised the newly inducted nurses to continue building their character and safeguarding their professional integrity.

He cautioned them against compromising their ethical standards in pursuit of opportunities to travel abroad, urging them to remain guided by the principles and responsibilities of the nursing profession.

The ceremony marked another milestone in Wellspring University’s nursing education programme, as the graduates formally assumed the responsibilities associated with professional nursing practice.

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