Ernest Chukwuma has emerged as the best graduating medical student at the 6th induction ceremony of 161 newly qualified medical doctors at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, (ABUAD).
Chukwuma also recorded five distinctions in medical specialties, which are anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, integrated medical courses and pathology.
ABUAD, in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Tunde Olofintila, said Chukwuma’s road to stardom started in 2019, mid-way into his MBBS programme, when he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (D. Sc.) and bagged a fellowship of the International Agency for Standards and Ratings for winning the 2019 Global Championship Award in Science through his article titled: ‘Theory of Photon Quanta,’ which was rated the best among 5,547 nominations and 87 screened for the 2019 world championship in science.
An elated Chukwuma said his milestone achievement in 2019 was fired by his great admiration for Albert Einstein, the great German Physicist, who developed the theory of relativity.
“I had watched a movie about Einstein, the great German Physicist, who invented the Einstein Refrigerator. How he wanted his voice to be heard in his chosen field and how his voice was eventually heard. I also want my voice to be heard. I believe that by the grace of God and of course, more hard work, many awards are still on the way.”
Commenting on his latest feat, an elated Chukwuma expressed gratitude to God for making it possible. ABUAD Founder and Chancellor, Afe Babalola, congratulated the inductees for coming out with flying colours, stressing that their induction should not be seen as the end, but as the take-off points to attain greatness in their career, particularly as the world is expecting quality service from them.
His words: “I expect you to go higher academically and professionally. Never give up, dream high. Remember that it is not a crime to dream big, but it is a sin not to dream high. Your induction today should not be seen as the end, but as the take-off points for you to attain greatness in your career.
Despite the myriads of challenges confronting the country, especially with regards to insecurity, corruption, unemployment, poor infrastructure, inflation, huge debt burden and japa syndrome, Babalola enjoined the inductees not to be discouraged or give up, noting that it is only those who dare to confront these problems and overcome them that are successful in life.
Babalola enjoined parents and Nigerian leaders to emulate the virtues of developed countries where individuals and government institutions award scholarships, donate buildings, and institute professorial chairs, to encourage learning.
