The Provost of the College of Medical Sciences at the University of Calabar has issued a notice regarding the 13th Induction and Oath‑Taking ceremony for nursing science graduates.

The ceremony has been scheduled to hold as follows:

• Date: Tuesday, 17th November, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am sharp
• Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar.

TOPIC

The induction lecture will focus on "The Contemporary Professional Nurse: Navigating AI, Digital Health, Ethics, Advocacy, Leadership and Excellence in Modern Healthcare."

INDUCTION LECTURER

Professor Idang Neji Ojong has been appointed to deliver the keynote lecture.

CHIEF HOST

The ceremony will be presided over by Professor Offiong Efanga Offiong, FCSN, FUCC, Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Calabar.

HOST

Professor Ngim E. Ngim, Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, will serve as the host of the event.

CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMITTEE

Professor Nelson C. Osuchukwu, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, chairs the planning committee.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Professor Alberta David Nsemo, FWAPCNM, Head of the Department of Nursing Science, will also be in attendance.

The university extends an invitation to all graduating students, their families, university staff, current students, and members of the public to join the celebration.