Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Presidency in Abuja on Tuesday said that the present administration remains committed to strengthening the livestock industry and veterinary profession in the country.<\/p>\nSenior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Livestock Development, Hon. Idris Abiola Ajimobi, in his keynote address at the 11th oath-taking and white coat ceremony of the 2023\/2024 set, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, said the government \u201crecognises the indispensable role that veterinary professionals play in safeguarding public health, advancing food security, and ensuring sustainable livestock development.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognise that without strong veterinary professionals to drive our animal agricultural reforms, a thriving agricultural economy will remain incomplete. As a result, we are strategically focused on policy interventions, creating an enabling environment for professionals and investors to co-create a vibrant livestock economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are part of the journey to the promised land. To the graduating class, this is not just the end of your academic journey\u2014it is the beginning of your contribution to a healthier and more sustainable world. Whether you choose clinical practice, research, policy development, or agribusiness, remember that your work is crucial to the well-being of our society,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
Ajimobi, who was represented at the event themed \u201cVeterinary Education: Promoting One Health and Sustainable Development Goals\u201d by a member of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, Prof. Demo Kalla, said the skills and expertise of the graduating class are needed now more than ever, urging them to embrace innovation, collaboration, and resilience.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs veterinarians, you are the frontline defenders of public health and biosecurity. You are not merely doctors of animals but also key stakeholders in disease prevention, food safety, and ecosystem conservation.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour expertise contributes to Sustainable Development Goals\u2014SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)\u2014which extends beyond human healthcare to encompass animal welfare and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe health of our people is directly tied to the health of our livestock, wildlife, and the natural ecosystems we all share,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Also speaking, the President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, VCN, Dr Aishatu Abubakar Baju, said that since its establishment in 1953, the council has remained the oldest regulatory body in the country, entrusted with ensuring excellence in the training and practice of veterinary medicine.<\/p>\n
Baju, who highlighted the mandate of the VCN, explained that the council \u201cstands as the guardian of the profession, ensuring that all practitioners adhere to these principles,\u201d warning that \u201cthose who violate the Code of Ethics will be held accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n
She commended the Vice-Chancellor and his management team for their unwavering support for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, noting that their commitment has played a pivotal role in shaping the training of this new generation of veterinary professionals.<\/p>\n
While pointing out that the new graduates are stepping into the profession at a crucial time, she said President Tinubu has placed great emphasis on the veterinary profession through the Renewed Hope Agenda on National Livestock Reform, particularly with the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development and the Presidential Committee for Renewed Hope Livestock Reforms Implementation.<\/p>\n
Earlier in his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Prof. Simon Enem, told the new veterinarians that \u201ctransformation and development, two attributes that will propel you to greatness, require a high level of carriage, comportment, decency, decorum, and the application of common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDelve into new areas of life, embracing technologies. Be creative and innovative in thinking, utilising every positive opportunity that comes your way,\u201d he advised them.<\/p>\n
The Dean added that \u201cthrough this oath-taking ceremony, we are not sending you off but sending you forth to contribute towards placing this Faculty among the leading Faculties of Veterinary Medicine in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Source: Daily Post Nigeria<\/b><\/p>\n
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