Augustine University Visits Nursing Students on Clinical Training

The management of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, has paid a courtesy visit to its Nursing Science students currently undergoing clinical training at St. Raphael Divine Mercy Specialist Hospital, Ikorodu.

The visit, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Professor Anthony Alaba Akinwale, took place on Thursday, September 11 2025. The Registrar, Mrs Margaret Aziba accompanied him; Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Ngozi Chikere; Director of Academic Planning, Dr Rukevwe Olughor; Coordinator of Nursing Science, Mr Adejare Agbonjimi; and the Public Relations Officer, Ms Moyinoluwa Ajayi. The students began their clinical posting at the hospital on August 4 2025.

The university delegation was received by the hospital’s management team, including Medical Director, Dr Taiwo Sogunle; Director of Administration, Rev. Sr. Hyacintha Ihedike; Director of Nursing Services, Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Njokuh; and Human Resources Manager, Mr Kelvin Egberha.

Rev. Prof. Akinwale commended the hospital for its commitment to providing quality training, describing the partnership as a reflection of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos’ shared mission in education and healthcare.

The hospital’s management praised the students’ performance, noting their success in recent clinical examinations.

Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the training of future healthcare professionals.