History was made today as the University of Benin, Benin Nigeria produced her 2nd graduating set by inducting a total of 53 newly graduated physiotherapists into the profession. The historic event which held at the University's main auditorium had in attendance the Deputy VC representing the VC Prof Lilian Salami, the Dean School of Basic Medical Sciences Prof F Agoyero, the Head of Physiotherapy Department Prof KI Oke, the Registrar MRTB Dr OT Akanle, the DCMAC representing the CMD of UBTH, the Guest Speaker, Prof BOA Adegoke, the President Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN) Associate Professor UAC Okafor, among other dignitaries. The Registrar MRTB Dr Akanle led the inductees through a very swift Induction process to the joy and admiration of parents and the general audience. In his lecture titled Communication is Key: Get it Right, the guest speaker and Chairman Board of Trustees of ACAPN Prof BOA Adegoke took the inductees through the rudiments of communication in healthcare practice and delivery and also ended his paper with an audience-friendly dance which earned him a laud admiration and cheers as 'the dancing professor'. The Head of Physiotherapy Prof KI was Oke was highly commended by the University management and other speakers on his foundational and leadership roles at seeing the programme this far. Also the graduating students were highly eulogised for beeing great ambassadors of the University in many respects having attended and won prizes at the ACAPN Inter-universities Quiz Competitions and scientific Abstract presentations during previous ACAPN Conferences held in Port Harcourt (2019), Lagos (2021) and Ibadan (2022). Highlights of the event was the presentation of various awards to deserving graduating students including the Dr Bridget Birabi Prizes for Academic and Leadership Excellence. The Award was instituted during the first Induction Ceremony of the University of Benin Physiotherapy programme in 2021 by the BN Birabi Mentees Group (a group of Dr BN Birabi's Mentees convened by Dr UAC Okafor and chaired by Prof KI Oke). Other awards included the ACAPN Special Awards of a beautiful plaque to the best Overall graduating student and also to the best Clinical Student. The ACAPN President made the presentation which was received by same person, PT Kazeem Adeola Yusuf amidst resounding cheers from his classmates and the audience. He further charged the graduates to be good ambassadors of the profession. He further presented copies of the latest ACAPN Magazine and Conference Brochure to the University Library. Courtesy: ACAPN PRTeam
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ACAPN Presents her monthly webinar for April. Title: Physiotherapy, Ergonomics and Safety Concern in Parkinson and Movement Disorder
