The 14th Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony for 43 newly qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists of Achievers University was marked by reaffirmations of the University’s mission to produce ethically grounded and globally competitive professionals. Held at the Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Auditorium, the event was a convergence of academic excellence, professional ethics, and visionary insights into the future of medical diagnostics.
Delivering the induction lecture titled “Post-University Education and the Job Ecosystem: Best Practices and Innovations,” Dr. Toyosi R. Yekeen of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) challenged the inductees to embrace lifelong learning, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking as they navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.
“Innovation begins when a few people start performing better than most. As scientists, your value will lie in your creativity, your integrity and your ability to solve problems with precision,” Dr. Yekeen emphasized.
He described the medical laboratory profession as a dynamic cornerstone of modern healthcare, increasingly shaped by digital transformation, automation, and artificial intelligence. According to him, the future of the profession demands interdisciplinary competence and a proactive embrace of emerging technologies.
Addressing the rising trend of professional migration, popularly known as Japa, Dr. Yekeen urged the graduates to reframe Nigeria not as a mere launchpad for overseas opportunities, but as fertile ground for innovation and impact. He highlighted diverse career pathways available within the country, including hospital laboratories, research institutes, pharmaceutical firms, academia, and biomedical equipment manufacturing.
He further encouraged the inductees to explore entrepreneurship and strategic collaborations with global health organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and international NGOs, noting that such partnerships can accelerate both personal growth and national development.
