Afe Babalola urges new doctors to avoid negligence and stay committed
Afe Babalola, Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, has called on newly inducted medical doctors to avoid laziness and negligence in their profession. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning and compassionate care for patients. The university leadership highlighted the achievements of its graduates and the institution's commitment to excellence. The induction ceremony also featured advice from other university officials and a guest lecturer, all stressing the need for responsibility and empathy in medical practice.
What we know
- Afe Babalola advised doctors to avoid complacency, laziness, and negligence, urging them to keep learning and working hard.
- He encouraged the new doctors to be caring, well-dressed, and to give hope to their patients.
- Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, ABUAD Vice-Chancellor, praised the inductees for earning 64 distinctions and highlighted the university's uninterrupted academic sessions since 2011.
- Dr Louis Odeigah warned the new doctors about the dangers of medical negligence and stressed the importance of empathy, ethical practice, and good communication.
- Guest lecturer Prof Basil Okeahialam reminded the doctors to maintain high responsibility, compassion, and professionalism in their careers.
