Ezzy Int'l Nursing college matriculates 168 students, harps on integrity
Ezzy International College of Nursing Sciences, Akpuoga Nike, in Enugu State, has formally inducted a new cohort of one hundred and sixty-eight nursing and midwifery students into the 2025/2026 academic
Ezzy International College of Nursing Sciences, Akpuoga Nike, in Enugu State, has formally inducted a new cohort of one hundred and sixty-eight nursing and midwifery students into the 2025/2026 academic session, with a colourful matriculation and capping ceremony.
The event, which was held at the college premises as the second matriculation of the college was employed to underscore the importance of discipline, ethics, and academic excellence in healthcare training.
It also brought together dignitaries, faculty members, parents, and well-wishers who gathered to witness the symbolic transition of the students into the noble profession of nursing and midwifery.
In her welcome address, the Chief Executive Officer of Ezzy International Group of Companies, USA and Nigeria, Dr Gloria Chijioke Bertram-Okoli, congratulated the matriculating students and charged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and moral conduct throughout their training and beyond.
She emphasised that the nursing and midwifery professions, and indeed the entire healthcare sector, demand not only intellectual competence but also compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication to saving human life.
The highlight of the ceremony was the lecture themed “Building a Culture of Academic Integrity and Professional Discipline", delivered by the Matriculation Guest Lecturer, a U.S.-based Dr. Nelson Aliyu and the CEO of Eralmed Medical Inc. New Jersey, USA whom Hon. Sanni Kafeel Abdulkadir CSK ably represented.
In the lecture, the students were reminded that integrity remains the foundation of credible healthcare delivery, while discipline is essential for maintaining trust and excellence in the profession.
Speaking on behalf of the guest lecturer, Hon. Kafeel hinted that their training was not confined to the classroom but extended to the preservation of society, especially in human life, dignity, and trust.
He urged the students to resist all forms of academic malpractice and unprofessional conduct, as every examination taken with honesty, assignment completed with diligence, and clinical practice conducted with sincerity would contribute to the formation of a professional whose decisions may one day determine outcomes of life or death.
“Academic integrity is the foundation upon which true learning is built. It demands honesty in thought, originality in expression, and respect for the intellectual contributions of others.
In an age where access to information is immediate and abundant, the temptation to compromise standards is ever-present. Yet, it is precisely in such times that integrity must be most firmly upheld. Knowledge acquired without honesty is not empowerment, it is deception, and it ultimately diminishes both the individual and the institution.”
He further noted that the future of the health sector rests on practitioners who are not only skilled but also ethically grounded and encouraged them to remain focused, worthy in character, and committed to lifelong learning.
The capping segment of the ceremony conducted by the provost of the institution, Mrs Ugwuanyi Augustina Ngozi, was a deeply symbolic tradition in nursing education which signified the students’ readiness to begin their clinical training and hands-on patient care under professional supervision.
It served as a solemn reminder of their responsibilities and the ethical obligations attached to the professions.
The Administrator of the College, Mrs Okwudu Ifeyinwa Peace, reiterated the college’s commitment to providing quality education, practical exposure, and mentorship aimed at producing globally competitive nurses and midwives who can contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery both within Nigeria and internationally.
Among the dignitaries present at the occasion were, Sir Emmanuel Sunday Nwankwor (CEO, Nwas oil and gas of the Board of Trustees, Ezzy International College of Nursing Sciences, Mrs. Uchenna A. Eze Provost, Bishop Shanaha College of Nursing Sciences Nsukka, Dr. Chinonye Festa Onyekwuo, Provost, Merit College of Nursing Sciences, Owerri, Chief Esv. Emmanuel Nnaji, Surveyor Emenike Maduegbunam from the Ministry of Land, Enugu State.
The Royal Fathers of the Day, include, HRH, Igwe Chukwudi Ngwudile, Igwe Agodom III Chinemeze 1 of Abor, HRH, Igwe Gabriel Nnamchi Okoh (Ochiora 1 of mobulujodo Nike Kingdom), who was ably represented by the PG of his community. Spiritual fathers and religious leaders from different denominations were also present to commit the occasion to God almighty.
Other protocols mentioned for recognized during the event were distinguished leaders in the health and public sectors who, though not present, but have continued to play vital roles in advancing healthcare development in Nigeria and Enugu State in particular.
They include Alhaji Ndagi Alhassan, the CEO/Registrar of Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Prof. George Ugwu, the Enugu State Commissioner for Health; Engr. Pst. Beloved Dan Obi Anike, the Executive Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area; and Prof. Uchenna Ifeanyi Nwagha, who is the immediate past provost at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
Parents and guardians who attended the event expressed pride and optimism, applauding the institution for its structured training approach and value-driven philosophy.
The ceremony concluded on a note of inspiration and renewed commitment, as the newly inducted students pledged to uphold the values of their profession and strive for excellence in their academic and clinical pursuits.
