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 in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to run its Health Information Management (HIM) Technician Programme.

​The decision was communicated in an official letter from the Office of the Registrar/CEO, signed by Babagana Mustapha, and dated June 2, 2026 (Reference: HRB/HQ/SSB/456/VOL.I/080), as seen in the document labeled 1000645353.jpg.

​Four-Year Accreditation Granted

​The Board's decision follows a recent professional Resource Verification and Facilities Evaluation of the institution's Health Information Management Programme by a designated team of professionals.

​Having met the major requirements specified by the HRORBN evaluation and certification guidelines, the institution has been granted Full Approval for a duration of four years. The accreditation is effective retroactively from May 13, 2026, and will remain valid until May 13, 2030.

​According to the directive, a fresh review will be required on the expiration date. All official correspondence with the Board will be suspended after May 13, 2030, until a fresh approval is secured. The college administration has also been advised to remain aligned with the Board's Enabling Law (CAP. H2 2004) and standard guidelines for future actions. Additionally, the approval is contingent upon the institution meeting any relevant requirements from other regulatory bodies overseeing Diploma Programmes in Nigeria.

​Directives for Institutional Improvement

​While granting the approval, the Board highlighted specific "grey areas" where the college must improve before its next scheduled visitation. The administration has been instructed to address the following requirements:

​Staffing Enhancements: The college must employ a minimum of six permanent, qualified HIM professionals, alongside other adjunct staff to serve as lecturers within the department. Furthermore, all academic staff must hold relevant educational certificates, specifically the HIM Tutors Mandatory Training Certificate issued by the Board at Kaduna Polytechnic.

​Library Resource Upgrades: The institution must upgrade its library standards by providing required reference materials as stipulated by Board guidelines. The Board specifically noted that current copies of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and ICD PCS volumes are below the required threshold.

​Professional Development: The college is mandated to ensure that all academic staff participate in Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) Programmes, workshops, and seminars organized by the Board to keep pace with modern advancements in the health information management profession.

Congratulations to the College community on this great achievement!