Bingham varsity VC lauds Prof Dankyau’s leadership in family medicine
The Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Professor Haruna Ayuba, has commended a former Provost of the College of Medical Sciences and current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Musa Dankyau, for
The Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Professor Haruna Ayuba, has commended a former Provost of the College of Medical Sciences and current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Musa Dankyau, for his outstanding contributions to academia, medicine, and university administration.
The VC game the commendation at the 11th inaugural lecture delivered by Prof Dankyau at the university campus in Karu, Nasarawa State.
In his remarks, Prof. Ayuba described the inaugural lecturer, Professor Dankyau as “a man of many parts” whose career has been marked by dedication and impactful leadership.
“As my Deputy Vice-Chancellor for about two years now, he demonstrates exceptional administrative acumen as he chairs numerous university committees and contributes to strategic decision-making processes,” Ayuba said.
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The Vice-Chancellor noted that Prof. Dankyau’s lecture titled “The Protean Nature of Family Medicine and Family Care: Old Medicine for New Problems” was both timely and intellectually enriching.
Highlighting the significance of the theme, Ayuba explained that the concept of “protean” draws from Proteus in Greek mythology, known for his ability to change form.
The vice - chancellor added: “In the context of today’s lecture, we could assume that family medicine is like Proteus because it is a flexible and adaptable field that can address a wide range of health issues and evolve to meet new challenges.
“It is the cornerstone that provides comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centred care.”
Prof. Ayuba further emphasised that the lecture bridges the past, present and future of medical practice, underscoring the enduring relevance of foundational medical principles despite rapid technological and societal changes.
Congratulating Prof. Dankyau on becoming the university’s 11th inaugural lecturer, the vice-chancellor revealed that the College of Medical Sciences currently leads with four inaugural professors.
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The Faculty of Social Sciences follows with three, while the Faculties of Administration and Science & Technology have produced two inaugural lecturers each.
“Other faculties that are yet to present their professors for inaugural lectures need to step up on this cherished academic tradition,” Ayuba urged.
He also disclosed plans by the university to compile its first ten inaugural lectures into a Volume One publication to serve as a resource for postgraduate students and scholars.
“By the grace of God, we hope to compile the first ten inaugural lectures as Volume One so that all postgraduate students and interested scholars can benefit from the rich tapestry of knowledge in the collection,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to the Inaugural Lecture Committee for organising the event and paid tribute to the wife of the inaugural lecturer for her steadfast support.
Prof. Dankyau challenged the notion that family medicine was an outdated branch of healthcare struggling to stay relevant.
Instead, he described it as the most adaptable and system-resilient response to the complex, interconnected health crises of the 21st century.
“Family Medicine,” he argued, “is not yesterday’s medicine fading into irrelevance. It is an enduring system of wisdom,” he added.
