Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has successfully facilitated the induction of 128 medical graduates from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. This significant development comes after the graduates faced a prolonged delay since August 2024, having completed a decade of study due to ongoing crises.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary announced that following a formal protest by the affected students, the state government collaborated with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to address the situation and ensure a smooth induction process for the graduates. The induction ceremony is now scheduled for February 13, 2025.
Dr. Emmanuel Iyamu, the state Commissioner for Education, recently met with the Registrar of the medical council, Dr. Fatima Kyari, which led to the resolution of the issues at hand. During his visit, Iyamu expressed gratitude for the registrar’s assistance and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of students.
In a heartfelt message to the new medical doctors, Iyamu acknowledged that the challenges faced by students remain a top concern for the governor. He highlighted the administration’s dedication to enhancing educational standards across all levels in Edo State.
Previously, medical students from Ambrose Alli University staged a protest, blocking the Benin – Auchi Highway in response to their delayed induction, which affected the 2015 set of graduates. Precious Omohegbele, a spokesperson for the graduates, expressed their frustration after spending ten years in medical school without recognition.
Governor Okpebholo promptly intervened, bringing together all relevant stakeholders to find effective solutions to the ongoing delay. Additionally, he reinstated monthly subvention payments to the institution and restored staff members who were unjustly dismissed by the previous administration for asserting their rights.
