Varsity Graduates Top Biomedical Laboratory Science Students with First-Class Honors

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Two outstanding graduands, Agboola Ridwan Ayomide and Okunade Peace Oluwaseun, have emerged as top performers in the Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI), bagging first-class honors alongside 27 other graduands. The graduands were formally inducted into the Medical Laboratory Science profession at a ceremony held at the Paul Hendrickse Lecture Theatre, CoMUI.

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The Vice Chancellor of UI, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, congratulated the graduates on their remarkable achievement, emphasizing the crucial role of laboratory scientists in the healthcare system. He noted that up to 70% of medical decisions rely on laboratory results, underscoring the importance of the profession.

In his charge to the graduands, Prof. Adebowale said, “As you are formally inducted today, understand the profound significance of the profession you are entering. You are not merely technicians; you are scientists, diagnosticians, and vital pillars of modern healthcare.

The Registrar/CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr. Donald Ofili, emphasized the Council’s commitment to upholding ethical standards and excellence in the profession. He warned against substandard practices and urged the public to report unaccredited laboratories.

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The Provost of the College of Medicine, Professor Temidayo Ogundiran, described the BMLS graduands as “pivotal players in preserving life through science,” reminding them that every test, slide, and result has far-reaching implications for diagnosis and treatment.

The newly qualified medical laboratory scientists took the professional oath, symbolizing their formal entry into the profession and commitment to uphold its ethical and technical standards. The Valedictorian, Agboola Ridwan Ayomide, expressed gratitude to God, his parents, lecturers, and peers, dedicating the success of the Class Vencedores to their shared resilience.

“We are disease detectives, providers of the critical data upon which up to 70% of medical decisions are made,” Prof. Adebowale added, highlighting the significance of the profession. “We challenge you not just to be practitioners but to be innovators, researchers, leaders, and advocates for the vital role of the laboratory in building healthier communities and a strong nation.”

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