THE HISTORY OF BAYELSA STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY          OTUOGIDI-OGBIA

The Bayelsa State College of Health Technology Otuogidi-Ogbia establishment was initially proposed in 2002 during the tenure of DR. TARILA TEIBEPA, who was the Commissioner for Health under the leadership of the Late CHIEF D. S. P. ALAMEIYESEIGHA JP, the First Executive Governor of Bayelsa State. It was originally established as the School of Health Technology, Otuogidi-Ogbia, with DR. (MRS.) TONBARA HELEN SIGAH-EKERE appointed as the pioneer Principal. Later on, the name of the institution was officially changed to College of Health Technology, and the office of the Principal was upgraded to the position of Provost.

The College announced its first admission opportunity in October 24, 2004 and conducted its maiden entrance examination on December 4, 2004. The selection process for new students included a written entrance examination followed by an oral interview.

Academic activities officially began in April 5, 2005, with over 2,000 students enrolled. The first probation examination was conducted between August 8 and 13, 2005.

 

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE AT INCEPTION

The College began with six (6) schools, each having specific departments and led by appointed Directors:

1. School of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) – Department of Environmental Health Technology (EHT), directed by Daniel Awai.
2. School of Community Health Sciences (CHS) – Departments of Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) and Junior CHEW (JCHEW), directed by Timi Ikurite.
3. School of Dental Health Technology (DHT) – Department of Dental Health Technology, directed by Mrs. Opukiri.
4. School of Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) – Offering National Certificate in Health Information Management (NCHIM), directed by Justina Yeri.
5. School of Pharmacy Technician Studies (PTS) – PTS Programmes, directed by Orubo Precious.
6. School of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) – Programmes in MLT and MLA, directed by Ayibatonye Orutugo L.

Each school was headed by a Director, while each department was supervised by a Head of Department (HOD).

 

THE COLLEGE LAW

The law establishing the College was formally signed by Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on January 5, 2005, to mark the official establishment of the institution.

 

REVISED ACADEMIC STRUCTURE

Under the administration of Dr. Teddy Charles Adias, the academic structure was modified into:

• School of Allied Medical Sciences (SAMS) – Encompassing the departments of PTS, MLS, HIMT, and DHT.
• School of Public Health Sciences – Covering Environmental Health Technology, Community Health Sciences, and Public Health Nursing.
• School of Foundation Studies – Offering courses in Science Foundations, Biostatistics, Medical Social Work, and Arts and Social Sciences.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE:

Pioneer Principal Officers

• Provost – Dr. (Mrs.) Tonbara Helen Sigah-Ekere
• Deputy Provost Administration – Mr. Solomon D. Banigo
• Deputy Provost Academic – Mr. Deo Oputiri
• Registrar – Dr. Claudius Azibator
• Bursar – Mr. Kieriseigha Josiah
• Acting Librarian – Mr. Ogbari Williams D

 

Pioneer Directors

• Director SEHS – Mr. Daniel Awai
• Director SCHS – Mrs. Timi Ikurite
• Director SDHT – Dr. (Mrs.) Opukiri
• Director SHIMT – Mrs. Justina Yeri
• Director SPTS – Pharm. Orubo Precious
• Director SMLS – Mr. Ayibatonye Orutugu L
• Director of Clinic – Mrs. Melrose Williams
• Director of Sports – Mr. Samuel Edoightu

• Director of Works – Engr. Arogo Godspromise

 

Pioneer Student Affairs Dean

• Dean – Mr. Ghandi Robert

 

Pioneer Heads of Department

• HOD, CHS – Mrs. Loveday Akpomu
• HOD, EHS – Mr. Felix Agadaga
• HOD, DHS – Mr. Agbedi
• HOD, HIMT – Mr. Azibawuam Gilbert
• HOD, Biostatistics – Mr. Azor Promise

 

Pioneer Public Relations Officer

• PRO – Mr. Nelson Ebimie

 

Pioneer Chief Security Officer

• Chief Security Officer (CSO) – Mr. Azobo

 

Pioneer Student Union Government (SUG) President

• (SUG) President – Benibo Omobo

 

CURRENT PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

• Ogoun Timipa Richard – Provost
• Kai Bolouzimo – Registrar
• Akeuegbe Dressma E. – Deputy Provost Administration
• Orutugu Ayibatonye Lemmy – Deputy Provost Academics
• Thompson John Onyeke – Bursar
• (Mrs.) March Mandu – Librarian

 

CURRENT GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS

• (Mrs.) Victoria P. Denenu – Chairman
• Ogoun Timipa Richard – Provost
• Kai Bolouzimo – Registrar
• (Mrs.) Inimotimi Kpou – Member
• Isaac Oworodo –        Member
• Walker Doubrapade – Member
• Mr Markson Ezekiel Gospel –       Member
• Wisdom Sawyer Ebiye – P.S MOH
• Ayi Clement – Reps MOJ
• Simon-Peter Okene – P.S MOE
• Akeuegbe Dressma E. – Deputy Provost Administration
• Orutugu Ayibatonye Lemmy – Deputy Provost Academics
• Odikeme David, E. –        Rep. Academic Board
• Ebinyo Nathan – Rep. College Congregation
• Degi Ekigbe – Rep. MOENV

 

VISION STATEMENT

To be a public health problem solver in the provision of technically skilled middle health manpower for Nigeria and globally competitive health policy formulation. 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide opportunities of qualitative health and technological education in serene and conducive learning environment to all eligible Nigerians.

Dr. Tonyikere B. Sobai

Researcher

GOVERNOR (VISITOR)

GENERALIZED ORGANOGRAM

Internal Auditor

Academic Planning Auditor

Student Affairs

Works and Physical Planning

Medical Services

Security

Consultancy

Entrepreneurship Centre

Linkages

Sports

Public Relations

ICT

GOVERNING COUNCIL

PROVOST

Academic Board

College Congress

College Congregation

College Management

Deputy Provost Administration

Deputy Provost Academics

Registrar

Bursar

Librarian