Bymelssa National

There's a saying that "a journey of a thousand mile, begins with a step".

Please join me, as I will be celebrating with my colleagues, on a journey we started sometimes ago with a step of determination and courage; which we have gotten to our destination as we will be inducted as professionals of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).

Please be my guest on Tuesday 21st of November, 2023 at Niger Delta University.

Congratulations to Comr. Zige, former National Executive and Former ELeco Member of BYMELSSA.
He has just been appointed as SA on Special Duty to the Governor of Bayelsa State.
This is a big plus to the BYMELSSA family.

BYMELSSA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT COMR. IGBOGI AZIBAODUASI TREASURE WAS AT NOVENA UNIVERSITY, FOR A ONE DAY WORKING VISIT TO BYMELSSA NOVENA UNIVERSITY CHAPTER.

The purpose of the visit was for the President to familiarize and identify with members at Novena University and also orient them about the benefits of the Association to all Bayelsa Medical Laboratory Science students. We discussed on the official inauguration of the chapter Excos and issues related to the welfare of members was also discussed.

The President was filled with ecstasy as members welcomed her cordially. The Director of Social and Orientation; Comr. Ogori Deborah, was actively on ground to organize members of her Chapter to receive the National President. It was indeed a great one. In which after the interactive season with the Students, a team led by the National President, paid a visit to the HOD of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Novena University, to further discuss issues of optimal concerns.

Thank you Novena University for the warm reception and special appreciation to the Director of Social and Orientation Comr Ogori Deborah.

Signed
Comr. Igbogi Azibaoduasi Treasure
National Executive President.

Comr. Alex Tari
National P. R.O

BIRTHDAY FELICITATION
On behalf of BYMELSSA, we are happy and proud to give you all the felicitations you deserve for your positive influence on the Association. We wish you the very best birthday and many more prosperous years ahead.

You are a natural-born leader. Your headstrong approach and passion to achieve what you set out to do are so remarkable and truly inspirational.
You lead the way and light up the path for all of those who follow you.The attainment of this memorable age is of great significance and marks a watershed in your life. We just want to thank you for everything you have done and let you know how much we appreciate the incredible changes you have made so far.

Thank you for your continued efforts, our leader, mentor, motivator and role model worthy of emulation, we are really lucky to have you on board. As you are starting another milestone today, we pray God provides you with opportunities and strength. Thanks for the encouragement, inspiration, and motivation. Happy birthday Comr. Bowei-Ofongo Ebipadei

Signed

Comr. Igbogi Treasure Azibaoduasi
National President

BAYELSA MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (BYMELSSA) 2-DAY HEALTH AWARENESS CONFERENCES

Day One
Sensitization of Secondary School students.
The team of BYMELSSA Volunteers were able to visit the following schools
St. Jude's Girls Secondary School Amarata
Community Secondary School Opolo
Ebidou Comprehensive Academy Edepie
Community Secondary School Otuopkoti

Thanks to all Volunteers that participated.

In solidarity; Bayelsa Medical Laboratory Science Students Association (BYMELSSA); led by her National Executive President Comr. Bowei-Ofongo Ebipadei; joined the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) Bayelsa State Branch; to commemorate the World Malaria Day.

Whereby, the event kicked start with a rally from Peace part Onopa to Swali market, Yenagoa.
Free Medical test for malaria was done and mosquito treated nets were distributed.

It was indeed a wonderful experience and BYMELSSA led by Comr. Bowei-Ofongo Ebipadei use the opportunity to commend the AMLSN Bayelsa branch led by MLS Selepre Hannah Richard for carrying out the initiative and everyother persons that participated.

A 2-day Health Awareness Conference/Inauguration of the 5th National Executive Council of Bayelsa Medical Laboratory Science Students Association (BYMELSSA), would hold on the 28th and 29th of April, 2022.
You're honorably invited and please save the date and be part of it.

Electoral Guidelines is out for BYMELSSA National Election 2022. Contact the Electoral Committee to pick your forms for interested persons.

It's time for transition of power to new crop of leaders. Congratulations to all BYMELSSA Electoral Committee members.

BYMELSSA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT COMR. BOWEI-OFONGO EBIPADEI SIGNED THE BYMELSSA NATIONAL CONSTITUTION INTO LAW

At the 4th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Yenagoa on the 4th of March, 2022. The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee; Comr. Francis presented the drafted constitution to the National President for his assent.

The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee stated that; the committee was comitted to deliver on the mandate given to them, even though the task was huge. They ensured that, they did a thorough job and all the Organs of the Association was duly consulted and their approvals were given. Onbehalf of the entire members of the Constitution Drafting Committee, he presented the constitution to the National Executive President for his assent.

The President on receiving the document stated that he is very grateful to all the committee members for their efforts to ensure that; BYMELSSA now have a working document as a Constitution. That it was stated in his inauguration speech; to ensure that, before he leaves office, he would be able to create a structure for BYMELSSA that would stand the test of time and indeed to have a Constitution is actually a solid foundation for the structure.
The President used the opportunity to thank members of the NEC for their support and critical stakeholders who financed the process; that indeed he is very grateful to every person that has contributed to the progress of the Association.
The Constitution was signed into law with an immediate effect, by both the National Executive President and the Constitution Drafting Committee Chairman.

Signed
Comr. Salvation Ebomo
National PRO

BYMELSSA PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES; MINISTRY OF HEALTH BAYELSA STATE.

A delegation led by the National President of BYMELSSA; Comr. Bowei-Ofongo Ebipadei; in company of the National Public Relations Officer, Comr. Ebomo Salvation and Secretary of the Constitution Drafting Committee, Comr. Ebimunu Kemeladei.
The visit was to familiarize and congratulate the Director, MLS Fesei M. Eleman on his newly appointed position to head the newly created Directorate of Medical Laboratory Services of the Ministry of Health Bayelsa State.

The President said that as students of the noble profession that we're happy and impress with the achievement of our fathers in the profession. Especially with the creation of the Directorate of Medical Laboratory Services. Indeed; it is a stepping stone to achieve greater heights; which will give room for rapid growth of the profession in Bayelsa State. Also, that students are ready to work with the Director when the need arises and he have their full support. In which the President also use the opportunity to commend the Governor of Bayelsa State; Sen. Douye Diri, for effecting the creation of the Directorate of Medical Laboratory Services, which has been kept in view for a long time.
The Director was fully briefed about the activities of the Association in the which the forth coming Maiden National Convention of the Association was presented to the Director.

The Director in his remark; was very excited for the visit and sent his gratitude to the students for creating time out of their tight academic activities to pay him a visit which he described as noble. He also extended his hand of friendship to the association that he is ready and willing to support the the Association any time any day; that his doors are always open to who ever.
He stated that things would be better with the creation of the Directorate.
He also encourage the Delegation to continue to be good Ambassadors of the Profession and take their students serious.

Signed
Comr. Ebomo Salvation
National Public Relations Officer.