Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) hosted a four-member accreditation team from the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN) on 28 and 29 September 2026, the team assessed the university's Health and Information Management programme.
The two-day exercise covered university facilities and the programme's practical training arrangements at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), Okolobiri.
Welcome and Programme Assessment
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dimie Ogoina, welcomed the team and assured members of the university's cooperation, he outlined the steps BMU had taken to support the accreditation process. He also welcomed feedback and recommendations for further development.
The team leader, O. B. J. Nwani, Esq., PhD, recognised BMU's work in establishing the programme. He described the university as one of the early adopters of the programme within the region.
Facilities Inspected at BMU
The team toured both university campuses, beginning at the Main Campus Auditorium. Staff offices and classrooms formed part of the inspection.
The facilities assessed included:
- Health and Information Management Laboratory, also described as the CBT Centre
- Historical Laboratory Anatomy Museum
- Seminar Room
- Gross Anatomy Laboratory
- Rooftop Auditorium
Teaching Hospital Visit
The team visited NDUTH, Okolobiri on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, the Chief Medical Director, Prof Johnbull Jumbo, welcomed the assessors and departmental lecturers. He said the hospital had consistently supported the practical training of Health Information Management students.
Prof Jumbo also pledged the hospital's cooperation during the inspection.
The team leader stressed the place of accurate data in hospital management and acknowledged the hospital's support for professional training.
The hospital tour covered the Office of the Head of Health Information Management and health records work within Ophthalmology, the assessors also visited Paediatrics and the Accident and Emergency building. A courtesy call to the Chief Medical Director concluded the hospital visit.
Closing Debriefing
The exercise ended with a debriefing at the BMU campus, Prof Ogoina expressed confidence about the continued development of the university and its departments.
