By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu – The Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, Parklane Enugu, Prof Uchenna Ekwochi has disclosed that the management’s vision is to make the College a World Class Institution.

Prof Ekwochi stated this while delivering his welcome address at the 14 Induction Ceremony of Medical Graduates of the College on Tuesday.

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology , ESUT, it would be recalled, on Tuesday graduated a total of 48 medical students who were inducted into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN. MDCN is the umbrella body regulating medical practice in Nigeria.

“Our vision at the ESUT College of Medicine is to be a world class institution where excellence is the watchword and acquisition of knowledge and skill is the paramount goal. This we have continued to pursue through the expansion of the scope of knowledge in teaching, research and publication, production of medical personnel who are excellent in character, knowledge and skill through the transformation and upliftment of the status of our immediate and remote society.

“Our strong focus on core values of academic excellence, innovation, scholarship, student focus and integrity has provided us with the necessary inspiration and sense of direction,” the Provost said.

Prof Ekwochi who called on well-meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies to partner with the College in achieving its set targets, admonished the new medical doctors to shun short practices, be good ambassadors of the university and always put God first in their activities.

“As our newest medical graduands are being inducted by the Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, we are glad to invite our visitors, parents and friends of graduands, well-meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies, friends of the College and the University, captains of industries and all lovers of progress to partner with us in developing our College.

“To our new graduates, I advise you do not lose sight of our core values as you begin to navigate the wider world.

“Shun sharp practices that will cut short your visions. Engage in healthy relationships that will better your future. Aim at improving your skills through specialisation in your chosen field. Don’t neglect your health. Always remember your root, Join the ESUCOM and University Alumni and plan to give back to the system that trained you. Above all, do not forget your God.”

ESUT College of Medicine (ESUCOM) has made tremendous progress from its full accreditation for medical training in 2010 by the National Universities Commission and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN. It has grown from one faculty to a three-faculty College with the fourth faculty soon to take off.

The College currently has 23 professors and 20 departments