Benue State College Of Health Technology Agasha

08/08/2026

Alom Cosmas Directs Immediate Evacuation of Students to Safe Locations
Agasha, Benue State — The Acting Provost of the Benue State College of Health Technology, Agasha, Mr. Cosmos Alom, has directed the immediate evacuation of students from the institution’s hostels to safe locations following heightened communal clashes between two neighbouring communities in the area.
The directive, issued earlier this week, was described as a proactive safety measure aimed at protecting the lives of students and ensuring their safe and orderly movement away from the affected areas.
In response to the security situation, the Acting Provost made immediate logistical arrangements for the evacuation exercise, including the provision of the institution’s bus to assist in transporting students to safer locations. The management also worked to ensure that students were evacuated in an organised manner without unnecessary panic.
Mr. Alom subsequently issued an official memo to students and parents, informing them of the security situation around the institution. While acknowledging the seriousness of the incident, he appealed to parents and guardians to remain calm, assuring them that the situation was being closely monitored and that appropriate measures had been put in place to safeguard the students.
The Acting Provost emphasised that the decision to evacuate the students was purely precautionary and was taken in the best interest of their safety and wellbeing.
He further urged members of the public, parents and guardians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information capable of creating unnecessary fear or tension.
According to the Acting Provost, the institution will continue to monitor developments in the area and will communicate officially to students, parents and the general public once normalcy has returned and a safe date for the resumption of academic activities has been determined.
The management of the Benue State College of Health Technology, Agasha, therefore reassured students, parents and other stakeholders of its commitment to prioritising the safety and welfare of its students and staff at all times.

05/08/2026

PROVOST ALOM COSMAS MARKS ONE MONTH IN OFFICE, RECORDS KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Pledges Commitment to Academic Excellence, Staff Welfare, and Institutional Development
The Acting Provost of Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology (BSCHST), Agasha, Mr. Cosmas Alom, has marked one month in office with significant achievements aimed at repositioning the College for improved academic excellence, institutional growth, and enhanced service delivery.
Since assuming office, the Provost has focused on strengthening teaching and learning, improving staff and student welfare, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting effective administration in line with the vision of the Benue State Government.
Key Achievements in the First Month
1. Academic Stabilisation
Held strategic meetings with Heads of Departments (HODs) to review curriculum implementation and examination schedules.
Commenced orientation programmes for the 2025/2026 newly admitted students to ensure a smooth academic take-off.
2. Staff and Student Welfare
Organised interactive sessions with staff to address their concerns, strengthen collaboration, and boost morale.
Encouraged students to maintain discipline, embrace hard work, and make responsible use of College facilities.
3. Infrastructure and Administrative Reforms
Conducted inspections of lecture halls, laboratories, and the College clinic to identify areas requiring urgent intervention.
Strengthened due process and accountability in the operations of the Bursary, Academic, and Registry Departments.
Restored water supply across the campus, particularly to the students' hostels and staff quarters.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Paid courtesy visits to traditional rulers and community leaders in Agasha to strengthen town-and-gown relationships.
Reaffirmed the Management's commitment to producing competent and highly skilled health professionals for Benue State and Nigeria.
5. Professional Examination Registration
Successfully registered all Pharmacy Technician students for their national professional examinations.
Successfully registered all Public Health Technology students for their national professional examinations.
Commenced the pre-national qualifying examination for Community Health students.
6. Security Enhancement
Initiated the installation and assessment of security lights at the hostels, lecture halls, and the College gate.
Established a Security Response Committee to ensure prompt response to security concerns.
Approved the production of uniforms for security personnel to enhance professionalism and easy identification.
Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Cosmas Alom expressed appreciation to the Benue State Government, the Governing Council, members of staff, students, and other stakeholders for their unwavering support and cooperation during his first month in office.
He pledged to consolidate on the achievements already recorded while giving priority to ICT development, accreditation of academic programmes, infrastructural expansion, and continuous improvement in staff and student welfare.
The entire College community congratulates the Acting Provost on his successful first month in office and assures him of its unwavering support as he continues to lead the Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha, to greater heights.
KENNAH SAANMOIYOL
Media Officer
Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology (BSCHST), Agasha

15/07/2026

A DREAM BECOMES REALITY: MY PARTING GIFT TO THE BENUE STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, AGASHA

As I conclude my four-year tenure as Provost of the Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha, my heart is filled with profound gratitude to Almighty God for His faithfulness, guidance, and abundant grace throughout this remarkable journey.

Today, I am delighted to share one of the greatest milestones recorded during my stewardship. The College has successfully secured National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) academic accreditation for six National Diploma (ND) programmes:

- Community Health
- Public Health Technology
- Epidemiology and Disease Control
- Environmental Health Technology
- Orthopaedic Cast Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology

The recent approvals for Orthopaedic Cast Technology and the long-awaited Medical Laboratory Technology are particularly special to me. They represent my farewell gift to this great institution as I bow out as its Chief Executive Officer.

Beyond academic accreditation, the College also secured full professional accreditation from the relevant regulatory bodies, namely:

- Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN)
- Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
- Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON)

These professional accreditations provide our students with the assurance that their training meets national standards and qualifies them for professional practice.

Today, the Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha proudly stands as the first College of Health Technology in Benue State to have six NBTE-accredited National Diploma programmes alongside professional accreditations from the relevant councils and boards. What a dream come true!

When I assumed office four years ago, I inherited a College with a student population of only 370, and only one professionally accredited programme in Community Health, with that accreditation already approaching renewal. While many saw limitations, I saw possibilities. I envisioned a modern, academically vibrant, professionally recognized, and nationally respected College of Health Technology that would serve as a model for others.

By the grace of God, that vision gradually became a reality.

Beyond these landmark accreditations, we significantly raised the academic standards of the College, expanded our admission capacity, increased student enrolment from 370 to 980 students, embarked on massive infrastructural development, strengthened institutional governance, improved the learning environment, enhanced the College's visibility nationally, and restored confidence in our institution. These accomplishments, together with many other reforms, have repositioned the College as one of the leading Colleges of Health Technology in Nigeria. Above all,the college is upgraded to operate as a monotechnic institution in Nigeria.

These achievements were not the work of one individual. They were made possible through teamwork, dedication, sacrifice, and the unwavering support of numerous individuals and institutions.

By the grace of God, I had the privilege of serving the Government and people of Benue State under two Governors—His Excellency, Chief Samuel Ortom and His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. I was equally honoured to work with three Honourable Commissioners for Health—Hon. Dr. Joseph Ngbea, Hon. Dr. Yanmar Ortese, and Hon. Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche; three Permanent Secretaries—Dr. Andrew Amee, Dr. Ms Beatrice Aondonguemo Tsavmbu, and Dr. Cephas Hough; and four Directors of Public Health—Dr. Kurt, Dr. Igbabul, Ms. Esther Menger, and Dr. Agbadu J., alongside many other directors and senior officers of the Ministry of Health.

I sincerely appreciate the Governing Council, management, staff, students, alumni, traditional rulers, host communities, regulatory agencies, development partners, friends of the College, and every stakeholder whose support, encouragement, prayers, and commitment contributed to the successes recorded during my administration.

Most importantly, I return all the glory to Almighty God. Without His grace, wisdom, strength, and divine favour, none of these accomplishments would have been possible.

As I hand over the mantle of leadership, I do so with great satisfaction and hope. I leave behind a stronger institution, a firmer academic foundation, expanded academic opportunities, improved infrastructure, and a legacy that future administrations can build upon.

It is my earnest prayer that the Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha will continue to grow from strength to strength, attain even greater heights, and remain a centre of excellence in health sciences and technology education in Nigeria.

The journey began with a vision. It was sustained by faith, hard work, teamwork, and resilience. Today, that vision has become a reality.

To God alone be all the glory.

Dr. Zar Vershima Daniel
Immediate Past Provost
Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha

06/06/2026

Congratulations sir

29/05/2026

12/05/2026

NOTICE OF SCREENING/ORAL INTERVIEW FOR 2026/2027 SESSION

Notice is hereby given that Screening/Oral Interview at the Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha for the 2026/2027 session will hold from Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May, 2026 at the College premises.

Applicants who took the Aptitude Test can now log in to their accounts on the school portal and download their Screening Slips from their dashboards. The slip contains their exact Screening date and arrival time for the exercise. Applicants are advised to take note of all other instructions contained on their screening slips.

All those who have not yet taken the Computer-Based Aptitude Test will do so on Friday, 22nd May, 2026. They will also have their screening/oral interview on the same day.

Please note that there would be no other aptitude test or screening after Friday, 22nd May, 2026. Meanwhile, all those who are still interested in applying for admission may do so.

Samuel Ukura
Registrar

31/01/2026

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Management of the Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha wishes to inform the general public that sale of forms for admission into various departments/programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session will commence on Monday, 2nd February, 2026. Programmes available for admission are as follows:

1. National Diploma in Community Health
2. Certified Pharmacy Technician
3. National Diploma in Environmental Health Technology
4. National Diploma in Public Health Technology
5. National Diploma in Epidemiology and Disease Control
6. National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
7. National Diploma in Orthopaedic Cast Technology
8. National Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
9. National Diploma in Health Education and Promotion
10. Higher National Diploma in Community Health Technology
11. Higher National Diploma in Environmental Health Technology
12. Top-up for ND, HND, and BSc. Community Health.

The prospective candidates are required to visit www.bschta.edu.ng/admissions to read the application guidelines and thereafter proceed to the school portal https://portal.bschta.edu.ng to fill the online application form. Cost of form is ₦10,000 only for ND, ₦15,000 only for HND and ₦25,000 for Top-up programme.

Kindly note that payment shall be online via the Novus Microfinance Bank platform. You will be redirected accordingly to the platform during the application process.
Please note also that in addition to five (5) credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, all prospective candidates for the first nine (9) programmes must register for and take the 2026/2027 UTME and choose Benue State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Agasha on the JAMB portal in order to qualify for admission into the programmes. Prospective candidates for serial numbers 10 – 12 need no UTME.

Prospective candidates are advised to call the following numbers for enquiries and further clarifications: 07038247422, 08033421459. For technical issues during the registration process, contact 08085360227.

Samuel Vaachia Ukura
Registrar