The pioneer students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria have received working tools to kickstart their practice.
A statement from the Public Affairs Directorate Office of the VC said the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, congratulated the students for being the foundation of dentistry in ABU.
He said the investment in them was to ensure that the faculty of dentistry becomes the best in the country, emphasizing that no other pioneer students had received such care and interest.
He appreciated the Provost, College of Medical Sciences, Prof Dahiru Ismail, and the Dean of Dentistry, Prof S.O Ajike, for their commitment to the growth and success of the programme.
He specially thanked them for establishing contacts that were adding value to the faculty in terms of equipment and training.
He called on the students to reciprocate by studying hard, remaining committed to learning and graduating with expertise.
In his address, the Provost College of Medical Sciences, Prof Dahiru Ismail, said the tools were donated by someone who had shown love and done a lot for the faculty.
According to him, the gesture was because the donor believed ABU has the potential to have the best faculty of dentistry.
Prof Ismail thanked the Vice-Chancellor for always supporting the faculty which is evident in their getting accreditation while encouraging the students to remain dedicated so as to be the pioneer students of the faculty of dentistry.
The Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, Prof S.O Ajike, expressed delight that the 14 pioneer students whom he referred to as ‘The Risk Takers’ were being supported with their personal working tools before graduation.
He appreciated the Vice-Chancellor and the entire management for always supporting anything that would ensure the success of the faculty.
The Vice-Chancellor was supported by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Prof Bello Sabo; and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Advancement, Research and innovation, Prof Aliyu Rafindadi Sanusi.
Each student received a set of tools comprising dental syringes, electric scalers and dental hand pieces.
