Social works Dept holds 2nd induction ceremony, honours outstanding students
By Mustafa Abubakar
The National President of the Nigerian Association of Social Workers(NASOW), Alhaji Mashood B. Mustapha, last Monday (October 19, 2026) at the Old Moot Court, Faculty of Law of the University of Ilorin, inducted the 2026 graduands of the Department of Social Work into the profession.
Alhaji Mustapha charged the inductees to uphold the responsibilities and ethical standards associated with the profession.
Speaking at the event, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. A. Y. Muhammad, charged the inductees to be worthy ambassadors of the University and the social work profession by upholding its values, maintaining good conduct and adhering strictly to professional ethics.
Prof. Muhammad stressed the importance of integrity, discipline and responsible conduct in the discharge of their professional responsibilities, urging the inductees to use their training to make positive contributions to society.
Also speaking, a former Dean of the Faculty, Prof. I. P. Ifabiyi, admonished the inductees to conduct themselves responsibly and protect the reputation of the University and the social work profession wherever they found themselves.
In his remarks, the Head of the Department, Dr M. S. Yusuf, urged the inductees to remain committed to the principles and ethics of social work, while continually developing their professional knowledge and skills.
The Chairman of the Kwara State NASOW, Mr Ayodele Aluko, later presented certificates of registration as licensed social workers to the inductees.
The ceremony also featured the recognition of outstanding academic performance for the 2025/2026 academic session. Akinbowale Grace Adebukanla emerged as the overall best graduating student, while Oladoye Moyinoluwa Praise also graduated with First Class honours.
In recognition of their academic excellence, the Kwara State Chapter of NASOW presented cash awards to the two outstanding students.
