ONDO, ONDO STATE– The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), has actually reached a substantial turning point in its mission to bridge the manpower space in the health sector, finishing 90 students from its Expert Diploma in Health Support and Caregiving.
The first graduation event, held at the organization’s Odosida School auditorium on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, marks the formal entry of a new specialised workforce developed to offer important support in scientific and domestic care settings.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, noted that the programme’s successful conclusion strengthens UNIMED’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health care shipment through varied, proficient manpower advancement.
Empathy Fulfills Technical Proficiency
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Osho, characterised the event as a celebration of both scholastic rigour and human character.
He emphasised that the role of a health assistant surpasses medical jobs, focusing greatly on the “frontline of care” where empathy and durability are as vital as technical ability.
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A Calling Beyond the Center
In his address, the Director of the Program, Teacher C. J. Olowookere, described caregiving as a “calling” instead of a mere task.
He highlighted that caregivers typically function as the primary source of hope for patients who are browsing the most hard minutes of their lives.
He further charged the leader graduates to prioritise constant expert advancement, advising them that the health care landscape is constantly progressing.
“Carers act as buddies and advocates,” Olowookere remarked, urging the class to maintain high requirements of stability as they move into private and public health sectors.
Effect on the Healthcare Sector
The graduation comes at a time when the need for specialised caregiving, especially for the elderly and those with persistent health problems which is rising in Nigeria.
By formalising this training within a medical university setting, UNIMED is setting a standard for evidence-based caregiving that moves away from uncontrolled and informal practices.
As the 90 graduates transition into their respective professions, UNIMED authorities have actually urged them to support the greatest standards of professionalism.
The university management declared its intent to expand the program in subsequent sessions to accommodate more applicants, provided the important function these professionals play in providing holistic comfort to patients across varied healthcare settings.