NPA inducts UNILORIN Psychology graduands
By Mustafa Abubakar
All the 2026 graduands of the Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin, have been inducted into the Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA), marking a significant milestone in the history of the Department.
The ceremony, held last Tuesday (October 20, 2026), at the Faculty of Social Sciences, was organised under the theme, “Psychological Practices and Nation Building: Ethics, Competence and Professional Identity.”
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, who was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. A.Y. Mohammed, congratulated the inductees on attaining an important milestone in their academic and professional journey.
Prof. Egbewole commended the Department for organising the induction, noting that the initiative provided the graduates with an opportunity to formally connect their academic training with professional practice.
He urged them to uphold integrity, discipline and excellence while using their knowledge and skills to address psychological and societal challenges.
The Vice Chancellor further charged the inductees to remain committed to continuous learning and professional development, stressing that the changing nature of society requires psychologists to constantly update their knowledge and competencies.
He expressed confidence that the new members would become worthy ambassadors of the University and make meaningful contributions to nation building.
In his personal capacity, Prof. Mohammed described the ceremony as a significant achievement for the Department and the Faculty.
He noted that professional induction would strengthen the graduates’ identity and commitment to the standards of the psychology profession, urging them to uphold ethical conduct, competence and professionalism in their careers.
The Dean stressed that their responsibilities extended beyond the acquisition of academic certificates, encouraging them to apply their knowledge responsibly in promoting human wellbeing and contributing positively to society.
The National President of the Association, who was represented by the General Secretary of the Association, Dr Joseph Kiva, described the induction as an important milestone in the professional development of the graduates.
Dr Kiva said the ceremony marked their formal entry into the professional community and reminded them of the responsibilities attached to the practice of psychology.
He urged the inductees to uphold the ethics, standards and professional values of the Association, stressing the need for competence, integrity and continuous learning in their careers.
He also encouraged them to use their knowledge and skills to contribute to individual and societal wellbeing and nation building.
Also speaking, the Head of the Department of Psychology, Dr B.E. Agesin, expressed delight at the successful organisation of the maiden induction ceremony, describing it as a landmark achievement for the Department.
Dr Agesin congratulated the inductees for successfully completing their academic journey and attaining professional recognition. He urged them to remain worthy ambassadors of the Department and the University by demonstrating competence, integrity and commitment in their professional practice.
He said the Department would continue to support the development of graduates capable of applying psychological knowledge to address societal challenges and contribute to nation building.
