ATBU NSBMB CHAPTER ANNOUNCES 2ND INDUCTION AND OATH-TAKING CEREMONY FOR 2026 BIOCHEMISTRY GRADUANDS
The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Chapter, has announced its 2nd Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony for the 2026 Biochemistry graduands.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the CBN, Gubi Campus, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University.
Theme of the Ceremony
The event will be held under the theme:
“The Genomic Future of Africa: How African Biochemists Transformed Disease Research, Drug Discovery and Global Health.”
The theme highlights the contributions and potential of African biochemists in advancing disease research, drug discovery and global health.
Keynote Speaker
The keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Ishaya Yohana Longdet.
Dignitaries Expected at the Ceremony
The ceremony will feature the following university officials and distinguished guests:
- Special Guest of Honour: Prof. M.O. Wegwu, President, University of Port Harcourt.
- Chief Host: Prof. Ibrahim Garba, Fellow, NSBMB, and Vice-Chancellor, ATBU.
- Host: Prof. Y. Haruna, Dean, Faculty of Science, ATBU.
- Co-Hosts: Dr. A. Mohammed, Head of Department, Medical Biochemistry, and Mrs. R.M. Baba, Acting Head of Department, Biochemistry.
The induction and oath-taking ceremony is expected to mark an important milestone for the 2026 Biochemistry graduands as they celebrate their academic achievements and take the next step in their professional journey.