Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, through its Career Service Centre, on April 27th, hosted a one-day sensitisation workshop for Nursing Science students to strengthen their readiness for clinical practice and global opportunities.

The workshop held at the PLASU 600-seater multipurpose hall featured a keynote address by Mrs. Deborah Gofwen Maisaje, a practicing Registered Nurse Midwife with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Drawing from her 13 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom, Mrs. Maisaje urged students to be intentional about their career paths.

“The society has expectations of you, but you must also have expectations for yourself. Where do you see yourself in the next three years? He who fails to plan, plans to fail,” she said. She encouraged participants to remain focused, avoid distractions, and commit to excellence in their studies. Mrs. Maisaje also thanked PLASU for the opportunity to mentor future nurses.

Prof. Jurji Gomos, Director of PLASU Career Service Centre, said the workshop was designed to equip students with the skills and perspective needed for global impact.

“Many of us may not fully grasp the prospects of our chosen courses. When you have someone coming from London to share real-world experience, you should seize that opportunity,” Prof. Gomos stated. “What steps will you take? What hurdles must you overcome to progress? Every dream requires learning from those who have walked the path before you.”

Prof. John Adediran, Head of the Department of Nursing Sciences at PLASU, commended Mrs. Maisaje for giving back to her academic roots. As a former lecturer to the guest speaker, Prof. Adediran reminded students of the weight of their chosen profession.

“Nursing is more than a profession—it is a calling. You will soon be health practitioners whose decisions directly affect patient survival. The life of a patient must be your priority, so you must approach this work with the utmost seriousness and care,” he said.

The workshop forms part of PLASU Career Service Centre’s ongoing efforts to bridge classroom learning with practical, global perspectives for students.

Masara Kim

Acting Public Relations Officer

Plateau State University, Bokkos