OSCO-HEALTH inducts 187 health information Glgraduates into Nigeria’s Health Records Officers Board

No fewer than 187 Health Information Management graduates of the Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCO-HEALTH), Ilesa have been formally inducted into the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN).

The ceremony, held at the College hall, saw graduates from the ND 2022, PD 2022, and ND 2023 sets take the professional oath in the presence of their proud parents and guardians.

Speaking at the event, Provost of the College, Dr. Lateef Olarewaju Raheem, urged the graduates to maintain professionalism at all times, describing them as ambassadors of both the College and the health information management profession. Represented by the Deputy Provost, Mrs. Margaret Oparinde, he encouraged the inductees to view this milestone as a foundation for greater achievements ahead.

“Always uphold the tenets and laws of your profession,” the Provost said. “Never forget the guiding principles that define Health Information Management, wherever your career takes you.”

In his remarks, Alhaji Bamanga Mustapha, Registrar and CEO of the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria, charged the graduates to make the board proud wherever they serve. Represented at the event by Mrs. Comfort Gbemisola, he stressed that the board would continue to monitor their professional conduct globally.

The induction lecture, delivered by Mr. Afolabi Abiodun, National President of the Association of Health Records and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AHIRMPN), highlighted the critical role of Health Information Managers in healthcare delivery. Speaking on the topic, “Importance of Accurate Health Data for Decision-Making: How Health Data Helps Doctors, Hospitals, and Government Planning,” he stressed that accurate health data is vital for effective patient care, hospital management, and policy formulation.

“Health Information Managers provide data that ensures patients recover quickly and healthcare systems function efficiently,” Abiodun said. He encouraged the graduates to guard their professional licenses jealously, describing them as gateways to opportunities within the health information industry.

During the oath-taking segment, the Head of Department, Health Information Management, Mrs. Oluwatosin Busoye, urged the graduates to demonstrate integrity and resilience in their work, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities tied to their profession.

In their goodwill messages, graduates Balogun Elizabeth, Ajao Afeez, and Ajai Chukwuemeka expressed gratitude for their achievements and thanked their parents and guardians for their unwavering support.

The induction marks a significant step for OSCO-HEALTH graduates, equipping them to contribute effectively to Nigeria’s healthcare system and the global health information management sector.