In a momentous occasion, the College of Nursing Sciences, Bowen University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogbomoso, celebrated a historic milestone with its first-ever matriculation ceremony, inducting 122 pioneer students into its newly accredited National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Nursing programs. Held within the College premises, the vibrant ceremony opened with a grand procession of academic staff, Heads of Departments, and principal officers, setting a tone of reverence, pride, and hope for the future. In his welcome address, Mr. S. O. Ogunlowo, Acting Provost, reflected on the College's illustrious heritage of over four decades, during which it has produced thousands of distinguished nurses. He emphasized the institution’s strong foundations of discipline, holistic development, and academic excellence, stating that the new ND and HND programs are nationally and internationally recognized. Mr. Ogunlowo reminded the matriculating students that "nursing is ...