Martha's College of Nursing Sciences, Bayelsa State, has formally matriculated its pioneer cohort of students into the Basic Nursing and Basic Midwifery programmes. The ceremony, held at the College auditorium, was attended by the Chancellor, members of the Governing Council, the Provost, faculty, staff, parents and the matriculating students.

In his address, the Provost, Dr. Onyema Nsirim, charged the students to embrace the values of excellence, compassion and service that define the institution. He reminded them that nursing is both a science and an art, and that their journey would demand discipline, integrity and a deep commitment to patient-centred care.

The matriculation marks the beginning of a new chapter in nursing education in Bayelsa State, with the College poised to produce competent, confident and ethical nursing professionals.