~ applauds gov. diri, governing Council for progress made
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Professor Seiyefa Brisibe made a working visit to the States’ College of Health Technology in Otuogidi at Ogbia local government area, yesterday.
The Commissioner lauded the provost’s significant accomplishments in a short timeframe, particularly emphasizing the strengthening of governance and leadership structures, including the appointment of deputies, which he believes is fundamental for achieving positive results.
He thanked the college leadership, partners, and staff for their warm reception, and extended great commendations to, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, the Governing Council for the progress made so far in the development of the Health college.
His words, “I made two previous visits to the college before the current provost’s appointment. First, during my sabbatical, managing the Oloibri Health program (a Shell World Bank-supported initiative), where I inspected facilities and advocated for investment. Second, as the Commissioner of Health, I visited to gather baseline data for planning, observing the urgent need for a substantive provost and now we have a working provost”.
“On my assumption as Commissioner I advocated for the swift appointment of a substantive provost to fortify the college’s governance and leadership and also clarified that my advocacy was for the position itself, and not a specific individual, aiming to empower the college with full authority and a strong structural foundation,” he added.
The Provost Dr. Timipa Ogoun Richard, and his team in their remarks, they thanked the commissioner, and every member of the Governing Council, Senator Douye Diri and his deputy for their deliberate efforts in pushing the health sector forward.
The Commissioner also visited final year students preparing to write their national examinations and encouraged and urged them to become effective graduates in rural communities and requested local government chairmen to sponsor their subjects or programs.
Prof. Brisibe further applauded the introduction of two accreditations, two new programs, and the minor repairs and rehabilitation carried out during the specified period.
During the visit, the commissioner was joined by the Dr. Ingowari Torunana Director of Medical Services, Dr. Jones Stow, Director of Public Health MOH, Dr. Ebikapaye Okoyen, States’ SWAP Director, and other top government functionaries.
Doubara Fafi
Media Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner for Health Bayelsa State.
