HEALTH RECORDS OFFICERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA GRANTS FULL ACCREDITATION TO SARKI SIDI BAGE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, LAFIA
The Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN) has officially granted full academic approval to the Sarki Sidi Bage College of Health Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State, authorizing the institution to run its Health Information Management (HIM) Technician Programme.
This approval marks a significant milestone in the institution’s academic development and strengthens its capacity to train qualified health information professionals in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
OFFICIAL APPROVAL DETAILS
The accreditation decision was communicated through an official letter issued from the Office of the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of HRORBN.
The letter, signed by Babagana Mustapha and dated June 2, 2026 (Reference: HRB/HQ/SSB/456/VOL.I/080), confirms that the institution has met all necessary requirements following a comprehensive evaluation exercise.
The approval follows a detailed Resource Verification and Facilities Assessment conducted by a team of professionals assigned by the Board.
FOUR-YEAR FULL ACCREDITATION GRANTED
Based on the findings of the evaluation team, the Board granted Full Approval for a period of four (4) years.
Key details of the accreditation include:
- Effective Date: May 13, 2026
- Expiration Date: May 13, 2030
- Validity Period: 4 Years
The Board further stated that a fresh review will be required upon expiration, and all official engagements with the institution will be suspended after May 13, 2030, unless renewed approval is obtained.
CONDITIONS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The approval is subject to continuous compliance with the HRORBN enabling law (CAP. H2 2004) and other national regulatory guidelines governing diploma-level health programmes in Nigeria.
The institution is also expected to meet additional requirements set by other relevant regulatory bodies in the health education sector.
DIRECTIVES FOR IMPROVEMENT
While granting full accreditation, HRORBN identified key areas requiring improvement before the next visitation exercise. The college has been instructed to implement the following directives:
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
- Employ a minimum of six (6) qualified full-time HIM professionals
- Engage additional adjunct lecturers where necessary
- Ensure all academic staff possess relevant qualifications
- Staff must obtain the HIM Tutors Mandatory Training Certificate issued by the Board at Kaduna Polytechnic
- LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES
- Upgrade the institution’s library facilities
- Provide updated reference materials as required by HRORBN standards
- Ensure availability of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and ICD-PCS volumes, which are currently insufficient
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Ensure continuous participation of staff in Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) programmes
- Encourage attendance at workshops and seminars organized by HRORBN
- Maintain alignment with global best practices in Health Information Management
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ACCREDITATION
This approval positions Sarki Sidi Bage College of Health Science and Technology, Lafia, as a recognized training institution for Health Information Management professionals in Nigeria.
It also reflects the institution’s commitment to academic quality, professional standards, and healthcare workforce development.
CONCLUSION
The granting of full accreditation by HRORBN is a major achievement for the college community and a step forward in strengthening health education in Nasarawa State and Nigeria at large.
The management and staff of the institution are congratulated on this milestone and encouraged to maintain high standards to sustain future approvals.
Congratulations to the entire College Community on this remarkable achievement!