INDUCTION AND OATH-TAKING CEREMONY OF TANSIAN UNIVERSITY NURSES One hundred and nine eager nurses in white uniforms filled the Tansian University Auditorium, Oba Campus, as a new generation of nurses took their professional oath. The air hummed with quiet emotion and anticipation on this landmark induction day. For the 109 graduates, the long nights of studying human anatomy, endless clinical rotations, and grueling practical examinations had finally culminated in a single defining moment: their induction into the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), under the inspiring theme, *“Our Nurses, Our Future, Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”* Speaking on the occasion, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Alhaji Ndagi Al-Hassan, who was represented by the Head of the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics of the Council, Mr. Aliu Adamu, observed the evolving technological advancements in the field of nursing globally. He emphasised the importance of producing nurses who are well equipped with the requisite knowledge, clinical skills, and professional intelligence to excel in the healthcare system in the country. Alhaji Hassan also advocated for the integration of Artificial Intelligence into the transformation of nursing education in Nigeria, while congratulating the graduates for painstakingly going through the rigorous but rewarding journey of the nursing profession. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Tansian University, Prof. Nnamdi Umeoduagu, in his remarks, admonished the inductees to be good ambassadors of the University and always exhibit a high sense of professional conduct wherever they find themselves. The Chairperson of the occasion, Professor Stella Okunna, congratulated the graduates and their parents on their academic achievements and the support they provided. She charged the graduates to always be proud of their alma mater and conduct themselves responsibly. The keynote speaker at the occasion, Associate Professor Peace Iheanacho Njideka, described the theme of the induction as apt and observed the pivotal role nurses play in the healthcare system of the country. According to her, “Nurses are the first and last lines of defence and the heartbeat of the healthcare system globally.” However, the Associate Professor expressed dismay at the poor motivation of nurses despite their enormous contributions to the healthcare sector. She advised that their impact would be fully felt if they were adequately empowered, noting that the theme of the induction focused on making the necessary changes needed to harness the power of the nursing workforce. Earlier in his welcome address, the Head of the Department of Nursing Science, Tansian University, Associate Professor Chukwudi Afam Ndu, who described the induction as the culmination of years of academic study, clinical training, discipline, sacrifice, and perseverance, reminded the graduates that as they took their professional oath, they should be mindful that nursing is a commitment to humanity and a call to care for people with compassion, competence, dignity, integrity, and respect. The highlights of the occasion were the administration of the oath to the inductees and the presentation of awards to the best graduating student, best student leader, best-behaved student, best researcher, as well as recipients of other awards. A cross-section of the principal officers of Tansian University and a representative of Igwe Okpoko of Oba graced the occasion. Beloud