From Ifeoma Ejiofor
School of Health Information Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State has matriculated 42 students.
The matriculation ceremony took place at Metu Uzodike auditorium of the institution, weekend.
Speaking, the Head of the school, Mrs Uche Nwajagu, noted that the ceremony marked the formal admission of 100 and 300 level students into the institution.
She pointed out that the school has witnessed remarkable progress since inception, a development she credited to the hospital management, staff and lecturers.
Mrs Nwajagu noted that the profession secures health information and continually hold it in confidence noting that the students are in the school to acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable them practice as health information officers in Nigeria and abroad.
While appealing to the students to take their studies seriously, Mrs Nwajagu urged them to obtain approval before embarking on any journey no matter how urgent.
The Head, NAUTH’s School of Health Information Management applauded the Chief Medical Director(CMD), Prof Joseph Ugboaja and his team for giving the institution a conducive environment to operate and further solicited for more operational space.
On his part, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of NAUTH, Prof Joseph Ugboaja who was represented by the Prof O. Ezejofor, congratulated the students.
He, however, pointed out that the institution is not just awarding certificate in learning alone but also in character and urged the students to face their studies squarely and avoid any form of distraction.
NAUTH’s CMD commended Mrs Nwajagu and her team for blazing the trails even as he assured them that the management will look into their challenges and see ways to assist.
The ceremony was attended by principal officers of NAUTH, parents and friends of the institution.
