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Nursing Council Lauds Obi As Millennium College Graduates Pioneer Students
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commended Mr Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for his commitment to healthcare education and human capital development.
Dr Ndagi Alhassan, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) made the commendation at the maiden graduation ceremony of Millennium College of Nursing Sciences, Awka.
A set of 116 pioneer students graduated at the event on Friday.
Alhassan said Obi’s intervened during his tenure as governor when the NMCN considered closing several nursing institutions in Anambra State due to inadequate facilities.
He said Obi appealed that the institutions to remain open and subsequently provided the needed support to address their challenges.
“Obi’s intervention helped transform the institutions, enabling them to meet professional standards and emerge among the best-performing nursing schools in Nigeria,” he said.
Alhassan commended the Millennium College of Nursing Sciences, describing it as an institution “to reckon with” following the excellent performance of its graduates in professional examinations.
He noted that Nigeria had become one of the world’s leading suppliers of nursing professionals, alongside India and the Philippines.
The Registrar also acknowledged the importance of sustained investments in nursing education, stressing that institutions such as Millennium College demonstrate the impact of prioritising quality healthcare training.
The Millennium College of Nursing Sciences presented an award of recognition to Mr Peter Obi in appreciation of his contributions to education, healthcare development and human capital growth during the ceremony.
The Provost of the college, Mrs Chisom Ezulike, highlighted the significance of the achievement and appreciated all those whose support contributed to the establishment and growth of the institution.
She disclosed that the initial support provided by Obi served as the seed fund which enabled the college to commence operations successfully.
She added that Obi’s subsequent interventions further strengthened the institution and contributed to the success of the maiden graduation ceremony.
Ezulike noted that the college’s achievement was a testimony to the impact of strategic investment in education and healthcare.
She said the graduation of the pioneer students represented the fulfilment of a shared vision to produce highly skilled healthcare professionals.
The Proprietor of the college, Archbishop Alexander Ibeziem, also paid tribute to Obi, confirming that the former governor’s initial support played a crucial role in the successful take-off of the institution.
He equally expressed appreciation to Sen. Victor Umeh for his continued support, particularly his scholarship assistance to many students of the college.
In recognition of his contributions to education and human capital development, Umeh was recognised with a special award during the ceremony.
Receiving the award, Umeh commended the management of the institution for maintaining high academic and professional standards assured the college of his continued support.
“The greatest fulfillment comes from seeing a modest investment grow into an institution that transforms lives and strengthens society.
“There is no greater satisfaction than seeing a modest investment blossom into an institution that is transforming lives and strengthening our healthcare system,” Obi said.
He reiterated that countries that prioritised education, healthcare and human capital development were better positioned for sustainable growth and national progress.
The maiden graduation ceremony marked a major milestone for the institution as 116 pioneer students from the Class of 2025 graduated, with all graduates recording a 100 per cent success rate in the NMCN professional examination.
Obi congratulated the graduating class, management, faculty, benefactors and all those who contributed to the success of the institution.
He said investment in education and healthcare remained one of the surest ways to national development.