Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) has received a team from the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) for an assessment and accreditation exercise of its Department of Medical Radiography.
The team is led by the Board's Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Idris Garba. The exercise will assess the university's facilities, staff, equipment and other requirements for the Medical Radiography programme.
Scope of the assessment
Dr Garba explained that the Bachelor of Radiography programme falls within the RRBN's regulatory mandate. He said the Board routinely visits universities offering Radiography to assess their resources and readiness to run the programme.
He said the exercise aims to ensure that universities train competent radiographers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to use medical equipment and produce diagnostic images that support doctors' decisions.
Indexing and professional examinations
According to Dr Garba, students would be indexed at 300 Level following the accreditation exercise and once the programme meets the required standards.
They would then take the first professional examination and a second professional examination in their final year. Successful graduates would subsequently be inducted as registered radiographers.
University's response
Dr Garba thanked the university for its reception and sought the Vice-Chancellor's permission and support for the team to inspect the facilities and assess the programme's readiness.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babagana Gutti, welcomed the team to Maiduguri and KIU. He described the visit as an opportunity for professional assessment and learning and assured the Board of the university's cooperation throughout the exercise.
Professor Gutti said the university welcomed the team's observations, recommendations and professional guidance. He also acknowledged the RRBN's role in maintaining the standards of Radiography programmes in Nigerian universities.
