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FEEDBACK AND REDRESS MECHANISM

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:48:50 +0100

Registrants and Stakeholders are hereby encouraged to forward feedbacks( Complaints/ Suggestions/ Compliments) to enable the Board Sustain provision of quality services.
Any written Complaints/Suggestions forwarded to the Board will be meticulously attended to within ten(10)working days from the date of receipt. Thereafter, the Board shall keep the concerned stakeholder informed of the progress made.

Incase of Service failure:

You report at the SERVICOM Desk office at the reception of MRTB Headquarters and Zonal Offices.
You can call the Nodal officer for MRTB SERVICOM

Adeniran Akinyele Micheal(PT)
Director/Head SERVICOM Unit
+234-705-726-7358, +234-707-608-8882

3. You can also send to servicom@mrtb.gov.ng or Whatsapp messages to +234-705-726-7358, +234-707-608-8882

Nigeria Embarks on Major Medical Rehabilitation Reform with Backing from Minister, WHO

Fri, 30 May 2025 11:46:13 +0100

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards transforming its health system by integrating medical rehabilitation into primary healthcare, following key interventions from the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and international partners.

The Registrar, Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB), Prof. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad during a courtesy visit to the Registrar of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Prof. Fatima Kyari today in Abuja, sought for the support and cooperation of MDCN for the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative.

Rufai revealed that the Minister of Health had approved a series of submissions aimed at strengthening rehabilitation services nationwide.

This he said include the formation of a Rehabilitation Technical Working Group, the integration of rehabilitation into primary healthcare, and the institutionalisation of a minimum rehabilitation package at primary health centres.

One of the central issues raised during the meeting was Nigeria's lag in prioritising rehabilitation services.

“Countries do not prioritise rehabilitation, and even those that do often neglect it across the six building blocks of the health system.

“Nigeria lacks dedicated rehabilitation officers at both the federal and state levels, there is no national policy or strategic plan for rehabilitation, and services are limited to secondary and tertiary healthcare," he said.

The current system, he noted, failed to offer community-level or primary healthcare-based rehabilitation, with a glaring shortage of specialised units.

According to him, the workforce remains alarmingly thin, with fewer than 8,000 registered physiotherapists and less than 500 professionals in each of the other key rehabilitation disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Audiology and Prosthetics and Orthotics.

To address these gaps, he said Nigeria would begin implementing the WHO’s Rehabilitation in Health Systems: Guide for Action, which structures reform into four key phases: situation assessment, policy and strategy development, monitoring and evaluation, and full implementation.

The WHO has assigned a technical officer to support the process, and preparations are underway to conduct a nationwide situation analysis using WHO’s TRIC (Template for Rehabilitation Information Collection) and ATAC (Assistive Technology Assessment Checklist) tools.

“We are committed to starting with a solid situation analysis, but we delayed initially because we wanted to ensure inclusive partnerships,” he said, calling for collaboration with the National Medical Council and other institutions.

The meeting also addressed the critical lack of financing for rehabilitation. While occasional allocations exist, there is no dedicated budget line. The departure of humanitarian partners like the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who previously supplied assistive devices, has further exposed the fragility of the sector.

The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Prof. Fatima Kyari, welcomed the initiative, applauding its structured approach and pledging support.

“Rehabilitation is an integral part of patient care.

“We will ensure that our medical code reflects this and promotes appropriate referrals for patients in need of rehabilitation.”

She further added that the Council is reviewing its standards to support healthcare professionals who may develop disabilities during their careers, ensuring they receive the rehabilitation they need to continue contributing to the health sector.

The dialogue also highlighted new regulatory reforms being implemented by the Medical Rehabilitation Board, including digital registration, professional exams, and indexing of practitioners, though the board is currently facing challenges due to the novelty of these systems.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to achieving universal health coverage that fully integrates rehabilitation services by 2030.

MRTB 2025 CLINICAL PATHWAY TRAINING – PRELIMINARY LEVEL

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:54:06 +0100

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR/CEO
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Reg.) Board of Nigeria.

Plot 567, Cadastral Zone, B10, Daki-Biyu, Jabi, Abuja. Mobile: 08159823811, 08038576192
Email: office@mrtb.gov.ng     admin@mrtb.gov.ng      registrar@mrtb.gov.ng   Website: www.mrtb.gov.ng

MRTB 2025 CLINICAL PATHWAY TRAINING – PRELIMINARY LEVEL                                                                  14^th JANUARY, 2025

The account details for payment of workshop fee is to the account below:

Account Details- 0009814289 TAJ Bank
Account Name – MRTB CLINICAL SENATE.

INSTITUTE DEPARTMENT

TITLE: OBTAINING INFORMED CONSENT FOR REHABILITATION (PRACTICE)
CONTENT:

Legal and ethical implications of written and verbal informed consent
Approaches to determining a person’s decision-making capacity
Policies and practices governing how, when and from whom informed consent is obtained and documented, including when a person does not have decision-making capacity
Interviewing
Explaining processes, risks, benefits and potential outcomes to people and their families with various levels of health literacy

DATE AND TIME: 1st February, 2025– 10am to 5pm
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: DOCUMENTING INFORMATION (PRACTICE)
CONTENT:

Policies and procedures for the collection, storage and access of information
Type and purpose of information to be collected and documented
Standardized formats for documenting information
Organizing and filing information

DATE AND TIME: - 15th February, 2025 - 10am to 5pm
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: MANAGING RISKS AND HAZARDS (PROFESSIONALISM)
CONTENT:
THEORY

Environmental hazards and policies and procedures for their management
Incident reporting policies and procedures
How to conduct a risk assessment
Conducting risk assessments
Using infection prevention and control measures, including donning and dofing personal protective equipment and performing hand hygiene
Strategies to prevent and manage situations of conflict and violence, including de-escalation techniques

DATE AND TIME: 15th March, 2025 – 10am to 5pm
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: MANAGING A REHABILITATION TEAM (MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP)
CONTENT:
THEORY

The scopes of practice, responsibilities and performance standards for health workers relevant to service context
Different levels of monitoring and supervision, delegation, accountability and indications for applying these
Strategies for team communication and coordination
Allocating tasks
Delegating responsibilities
Rostering team members
Scheduling appointments
Identifying strengths and limitations of team members and how to manage these to best effectively

DATE AND TIME: 29th March, 2025 – 10am to 5pm
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: CONDUCTING REHABILITATION ASSESSMENTS (PRACTICE)
CONTENT:

Potential sources of information for gathering a person’s history
Type and purpose of information to be collected and recorded
Indications that a person is in need of protection measures and how these are initiated
Methods of assessment, such as testing, measurement and evaluation, and when these are applied
Assessment options relevant to scope of practice and considerations for selection
Psychometric properties of assessment tools relevant to scope of practice
Resource requirements for assessments relevant to scope of practice
Real and potential impact of health, personal and environmental factors on assessment results
Methods and techniques to conduct assessments and environmental analysis relevant to scope of practice, including how to use relevant instruments or devices
Methods of adapting or grading assessments to a person
Timing and frequency for conducting and reporting assessments relevant to scope of practice
Methods of scoring standardized assessments relevant to scope of practice
How to interpret assessment results relevant to scope of practice

DATE AND TIME: 12th April, 2025 – 10am to 5pm
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING RESEARCH (RESEARCH)
CONTENT:
THEORY

Ethical standards for research with human subjects
Potential sources of conflicts of interest and how these can be detected and managed
Potential research grants relevant to context and how to access them
Quantitative and qualitative study designs
Types of research bias and how to mitigate for them
Inferential and descriptive statistics
Principles of ethical and respectful use of data, and relevant legislation and protocols
Constructing research proposals and protocols
Writing funding applications for research
Writing ethics applications
Collecting data from a range of sources
Analysing quantitative and qualitative data, including use of statistical sofware
Extracting meaningful conclusions from data and identifying potential applications
Academic writing

DATE AND TIME: 26th April, 2025 – 10am to 5pm
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: DEVELOPING AND ADAPTING REHABILITATION PLANS (PRACTICE)
CONTENT:

Methods of establishing priorities and desired outcomes of a person and their family
Intervention options relevant to scope of practice and considerations for selection
Frequency and duration typically required for interventions relevant to scope of practice to achieve desired outcomes
Range of health interventions potentially involved in a person’s treatment, relevant to scope of practice, and their implications for a rehabilitation plan
Typical care pathways relevant to scope of practice
Methods of constructing a rehabilitation plan, including who should be involved
Indications of the need to, and approaches of, adapting a rehabilitation plan
Setting and reviewing goals
Constructing a rehabilitation plan

DATE AND TIME: 10th May, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: REFERRING TO OTHER PROVIDERS (PRACTICE)

CONTENT:

Range of appropriate providers relevant to scope of practice and considerations for referral
Typical eligibility criteria of providers relevant to scope of practice
Potential costs and logistical requirements for accessing providers
Referral pathways and procedures relevant to scope of practice, including information handover requirements
Managing handovers
Writing referrals

DATE AND TIME: 24th May, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: UNDERTAKING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES (PROFESSIONALISM)
CONTENT:

Concepts and principles of quality improvement in health, including effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, person/family-centredness, equity and safety
Quality improvement strategies
Methods of collecting feedback and performance data
Project management
Data collection, analysis and reporting
Impact evaluation

DATE AND TIME: 14th June, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: IMPLEMENTING REHABILITATION INTERVENTIONS (PRACTICE)
CONTENT:

Intervention options relevant to scope of practice and considerations for selection
Evidence base for interventions relevant to scope of practice
Risks associated with implementing interventions and how these are managed
Indications and contraindications for the implementation of interventions relevant to scope of practice
Potential modes of intervention, such as group sessions, mHealth and telerehabilitation, and considerations for selection
Existing and emerging technologies for interventions relevant to scope of practice
Resource requirements for interventions
Methods and techniques for implementing interventions, including how to use relevant equipment and consumables
Methods of adapting or grading interventions to a person
Methods of training and supporting family members or caregivers to deliver or assist with interventions
Timing for which interventions relevant to scope of practice should be conducted to achieve desired outcomes
Frequency and duration of an intervention relevant to scope of practice to achieve desired outcomes
Reasons for noncompliance with rehabilitation plans and methods of maximizing compliance
Setting up and using equipment and consumables relevant to scope of practice
Positioning a person to implement an intervention
Prescribing interventions relevant to scope of practice
Adapting interventions relevant to scope of practice to a person’s needs
Administering, assisting or guiding interventions relevant to scope of practice
Monitoring interventions relevant to scope of practice
Managing interventions relevant to scope of practice

DATE AND TIME: 28th June, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: MANAGING REHABILITATION SERVICE DELIVERY (MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP)
CONTENT:

Epidemiological and demographic trends driving rehabilitation need relative to context
Safe working conditions and related standards and regulations
Principles of inclusive design and standards and regulations for accessibility
Policies and legislation for human resource management
Potential resource requirements for delivering services
Strategies to mobilize resources and manage a service budget
Methods of managing confidential information and related standards and regulations
Conducting stocktakes of assistive products, equipment and consumables
Procuring resources
Maintaining inventories
Recruiting team members
Invoicing
Drafing policies and procedures

DATE AND TIME: 12th July, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: EVALUATING PROGRESS TOWARDS DESIRED OUTCOMES (PRACTICE)
CONTENT:

Expected trajectory of functioning with implementation of the rehabilitation plan relevant to scope of practice
Range of outcome measures relevant to scope of practice and considerations for selection
Intervals for evaluating progress towards desired outcomes
Non-standardized approaches to determining progress towards desired outcomes, such as observation, self-report and family or caregiver perceptions
Methods and techniques for using outcome measurement instruments relevant to scope of practice
How to interpret and report outcome measures relevant to scope of practice
Setting up and using equipment and consumables relevant to scope of practice
Implementing inspecting, measuring and testing techniques
Scoring standardized outcome measures
Interpreting the results of outcomes measures
Assessing body functions, activities and participation through observation and interview
Evaluating outcomes

DATE AND TIME: 26th July, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: DISSEMINATING EVIDENCE (RESEARCH)
CONTENT:

Impact factors and target audience of scientific journals
Real or potential platforms for disseminating evidence
Dissemination strategies for evidence
Writing scientific manuscripts
Presenting evidence to diferent forums and in diferent formats

DATE AND TIME: 9th August, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: PARTICIPATING IN TEAM FORUMS (PROFESSIONALISM)
CONTENT:

Own and others’ roles within a person’s rehabilitation management plan and the rehabilitation service
Appropriate etiquette for meetings and case conferences
Presenting information in team forums
Digital literacy for virtual meetings

DATE AND TIME: 23rd August, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: DISCHARGING AND ENSURING APPROPRIATE CONTINUITY OF CARE (PRACTICE)
CONTENT:

Information required and methods for determining discharge readiness, including typical indications and contraindications for discharge relevant to scope of practice
Methods for determining the need for, and degree of, ongoing support and follow-up that a person and their family may require
Approaches to facilitating self-management following discharge
Potential logistical requirements for discharge or transition of care
How to construct a discharge report, including key information points
How to ensure successful transfer and/or storage of information on discharge
Managing handovers
Closing relationships with a person and their family

DATE AND TIME: 13th September, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: ADVISING ON REHABILITATION (PROFESSIONALISM)
CONTENT:

Typical advice needs and requirements for different audiences/stakeholders
Legal considerations and frameworks impacting how and when advice can be provided
Modifying communication according to the needs of an audience
Using a variety of media to convey information

DATE AND TIME: 27th September, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

TITLE: MONITORING AND EVALUATING REHABILITATION SERVICE DELIVERY (MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP)
CONTENT:

Service delivery indicators and associated data requirements and sources
Potential service performance indicators and considerations for selection
How to apply, interpret and report service performance measures
Mechanisms for service data collection and aggregation
Policies and regulations for data collection and reporting
The structure and functions of the health information system and how rehabilitation is or could be integrated
Methods of engaging rehabilitation service users in service evaluation
Policies and procedures for conducting or coordinating service audits

Record keeping

Report writing
Data collection, analysis and reporting, including data visualization
Using standardized service outcome measures
Inputting into health information systems
Conducting surveys

DATE AND TIME: 11th October, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points
TITLE: STRENGTHENING REHABILITATION RESEARCH CAPACITY (RESEARCH)
CONTENT:

Existing research capacity
Barriers and facilitators to the expansion of research activities
Rehabilitation research stakeholders and their respective roles
The rationale for rehabilitation research, including health, economic, educational and social benefits
Developing stakeholder networks for research partnerships

DATE AND TIME: 25th October, 2025 – 10AM TO 4PM
MODE: ZOOM
WORKSHOP FEE: N3,500 (N1,500 for those that graduated 4 years and below and those that are 60 years and above)
PARTICIPANTS: All Medical Rehabilitation Professionals
CPD: 5 points

Team members from Sightsaver Organisation paid a courtesy visit to MRTB

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:55:01 +0100

Team members from Sightsaver Organisation paid a courtesy visit to Medical Rehabilitation Therapy (Registration) Board of Nigeria on Tuesday 4th of February 2025.
The meeting was aimed at bridging the gap between persons living with disabilities and health practitioners.

Mr Anghee Pnepel, a member of Sightsaver, pointed out areas affecting the communication process between persons living with disabilities and the medical team.
People with hearing and speech impairment interacting with the health practitioners is difficult due to lack of proper knowledge of sign language and other forms of communication and interactions that ensures inclusivity.

The need for training in the health sector on the medium of communication should be considered.
Mrs Esther Bature, a member of the team, emphasized the need to review curricula to ensure health professionals acquire knowledge and skills about disability inclusiveness from undergraduate level. A technical meeting was proposed with relevant stakeholders to further discuss these important issues.

The Registrar, Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria, Prof Rufai Yusuf Ahmad, welcomed the team and assured them of the Board’s support.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:53:18 +0100

This is to notify the registrants that, there will be a zoom meeting today 16/12/2024 by 8pm Nigeria time with the registrar/CEO to discuss the way forward on licensing matters on zoom platform.
kindly communicate with the board through the following channels for the zoom link to be part of the meeting:
Phone: 09088091305
Email address: registration@mrtb.gov.ng

Thank you for your cooperation

2024 WORLD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DAY

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:43:49 +0100

2024 WFOT, World OT Day
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) is supporting Occupational Therapists in Nigeria to commemorate the 2024 World Occupational Therapy Day with the Theme: Occupation Therapy for All and Sub-theme: *Achieving 'the ultimate goal' through the reawakened consciousness of our unique identify
which is being celebrated on October 27^th annually, a day set aside to celebrate the contributions of Occupational Therapists to health and wellbeing of all ages globally, reflecting the important role of Occupational Therapists in facilitating the ability of individuals, communities and populations to participate in their daily life activities. The theme resonates with the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal 3 and we deem it a clarion call to action on the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 agenda which MRTB is committed to.
The virtual event is scheduled to hold on October 27^th 2024 at 6:30 p.m.WAT.
It is to be hosted by an Occupational Therapist and Academic, Tayo Eleyinde.

MRTB NAMES LAGOS OFFICE BUILDING AFTER PROF. ISAAC O. OWOEYE

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:53:51 +0100

In a recent development, The Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) named its Lagos zonal office building after Prof. Isaac Olaleye Owoeye, first Registrar/CEO of the Board.

The event which took place on the 26th of August, 2024, had in attendance both Physically and virtually, dignitaries, experienced and senior Medical Rehabilitation Professionals graced the hybrid occasion in honor of the living legend of the physiotherapy profession in Nigeria as many would later describe the icon, Prof. Isaac. O Owoeye

The Current Registrar/CEO of MRTB, Prof. Rufai Yusuf-Ahmad, welcomed all that were present and emphasized the need to recognize people who made impacts; especially when they are still alive. In his words, Prof. Rufai, said it is not easy to start or begin a thing, and that Prof. Owoeye must be commended for inaugurating and commencing the board. He further stated that his foundation was solid and thus it was easy for his predecessor, Dr Joguola to build on, who also transferred that same dogged spirit to Dr (Mrs) Akanle T.O as the third Registrar of the Board and now the mantle in that same manner has been passed on to him.

The Chairman of the event, Prof. O.A. Olajide who is the Immediate Past HOD, CMUL, Idi-Araba, Lagos reiterates the many virtues of the person of Prof. Isaac O, Owoeye and how the Physiotherapy profession in Nigeria is almost synonymous to his name.
Other Medical Rehabilitation Professionals each took turns to reminisce and spoke passionately and fondly on the enviable professional live and conduct of this icon, Prof. Owoeye.

In a vote of thanks, Prof. Isaac O. Owoeye, ably represented by his son, Mr. Yemi Owoeye thanked the Registrar for this honor and also appreciated everyone present for their regard and kind words.

MRTB NAMES GUEST HOUSE AFTER FORMER CEO, DR. JOGUNOLA

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:34:53 +0100

The Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has named its newly opened Guest House building after Dr Joshua Jogunola, former CEO/Registrar of the Board.

At the official Unveiling of the MRTB guest house in Abuja on Thursday, THE 11th of July, 2024, the Registrar/CEO of MRTB, Prof. Rufai Yusuf-Ahmad, said the facilities would be available to the public, especially for educational and other official purposes.

Yusuf-Ahmad appreciated the foresight of Dr Jogunola for securing the land and initiating the building of the chalet that now serves as a guest house.

He also commended the immediate past Registrar, Dr Olufunke Thaibat Akanle for completing the building and establishing many good policies that the organisation is building upon.

The event also doubled as the unveiling of a surveillance program where carefully chosen surveillance officers were recruited and trained by the board to on behalf of the board act to ensure that facilities rendering rehabilitation services in the country meet the basic standard set up by the board, both in terms of equipment and personnel and where there is a shortfall, the Board is notified and requisite actions are taken against such institution or personnel

Notably present at this milestone event was the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa who championed the unveiling process.

The Registrar/CEO, Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB), Prof . Rufai Yusuf-Ahmad at the Unveiling of a surveillance Programme and opening of board's guest house in Abuja.

The Registrar of MRTB Prof . Rufai Yusuf-Ahmad receiving the Honorable Minister of State for Health and social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa

The Honorable Minister of State for Health and social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, the surveillance volunteers and other dignitaries present at the ceremony to unveil the surveillance programme and the official opening of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB)

MRTB seeks partnership with Senior Citizens Centre on regulation, manpower development of health professionals for ageing

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:30:46 +0100

The Medical Rehabilitation Registration Therapist Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has sought a strong partnership with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) on regulation as well as manpower development of health professionals for the ageing.

The Registrar, MRTB, Prof. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad, sought the collaboration when he led his team on a courtesy visit to the Director General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC )in Abuja on Tuesday .

Ahmad said that the primary mandate of the Board is regulation of training and practice of Medical Rehabilitation professionals.

While receiving from the Centre a ten-year Strategic Roadmap on Ageing and National Plan for Action on Ageing, Ahmad said he looked forward to an actionable and implementable plan of activities with the centre for positive service delivery to senior citizens in Nigeria.

Responding, the Director General of the Centre, Dr Emem Omokaro who appreciated the visit said the visit was not only timely but also strategic because there were lots of areas where the two agencies could actually collaborate for effective service delivery.

Omokaro said the areas of collaboration ranges from manpower development, research, training, regulation, advocacy and a whole lot of other areas.

MRTB seeks partnership with Senior Citizens Centre on regulation, manpower development of health professionals for ageing

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:37:18 +0100

The Medical Rehabilitation Registration Therapist Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has sought a strong partnership with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) on regulation as well as manpower development of health professionals for the ageing.

The Registrar, MRTB, Prof. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad, sought the collaboration when he led his team on a courtesy visit to the Director General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC )in Abuja on Tuesday .

Ahmad said that the primary mandate of the Board is regulation of training and practice of Medical Rehabilitation professionals.

While receiving from the Centre a ten-year Strategic Roadmap on Ageing and National Plan for Action on Ageing, Ahmad said he looked forward to an actionable and implementable plan of activities with the centre for positive service delivery to senior citizens in Nigeria.

Responding, the Director General of the Centre, Dr Emem Omokaro who appreciated the visit said the visit was not only timely but also strategic because there were lots of areas where the two agencies could actually collaborate for effective service delivery.

Omokaro said the areas of collaboration ranges from manpower development, research, training, regulation, advocacy and a whole lot of other areas.

MRTBN: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE BOARD'S RESOURCE PERSONS

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:01:45 +0100

The Board wishes to select certified, competent, and experienced resource persons for Board's CPD/Workshop/Training.
Interested persons should provide their details in this Google form

Click link below to access the form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlqSy8sNLrP5y3QPQjQ_a7u64rQTGCnz23-4EPMnXUwl3tKA/viewform?usp=sf_link

An Unreserved Apology

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:24:27 +0100

DATA FORM FOR PRIVATE MEDICAL REHABILITATION PRACTICE IN NIGERIA

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:43:40 +0100

All Private Clinics and Hospitals providing Medical Rehabilitation Services that have complied to be registered with The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board should click the LINK below to complete the Data form.

DATA FORM LINK HERE

MRTB RELEASE ON REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE FACILITIES

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:18:20 +0100

MRTB RELEASE ON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:11:33 +0100

MRTB Welcomes the Fourth Registrar/CEO of the Board

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:05:25 +0100

Professor Rufai assumed office on Friday, 1st of Sept. 2023, as the fourth (4th) Registrar/CEO of Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria after Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunke Taibat Akanle, whose tenure of office ended on Tuesday, 15th of August, 2023

He was a Professor of Neurological Physiotherapy at Bayero University Kano and a Honorary Consultant Physiotherapist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Deputy Director Procurement and Training , Directorate of laboratory management, Bayero University Kano. Past President, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy; Former member of the governing Board of Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria and Dean of faculty of Health Sciences, Kaduna State University.

The Staff and Management of Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria heartily welcome the new CEO and pledge their support to a successful tenure.

Congratulations

Long live Medical Rehabilitation Profession!
Long live Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria!!
Long live The Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!

MRTB VACANCY 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:52:32 +0100

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD ADVERT:

https://www.mrtb.gov.ng/cadmin/index.php?cmd=media&archive=contact&act=download&path=/images/attach/&file=MedicalRehabilitationAdvert.pdf&csrf=OTc1MzkwMDcyMjEzNA__

Upward Review of Financial Obligations For All Activities Of Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board Of Nigeria With The Effect From 1st April, 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:26:19 +0100

Lagos, 24th February, 2022: For Immediate Release - Upward Review Of Financial Obligations For All Activities Of the MRTB with Effect From 1st April, 2022

"The Governing board, Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria at her meeting in December 2021 has reviewed all the charges/fees for the discharge of the board's statutory duties. The reviewed charges are to take effect by 1st April 2022. All concerned should take note and as appropriately.

Please review the new schedule of fees and services to be provided by the Board for all Registrants at:
- UpWard Review or https://www.mrtb.gov.ng/media/archive1/docs/update/April2022_upwardreview.pdf

Thank you

Dr. (Mrs) Akanle Olufunke
Registrar/CEO
MRTB Nigeria

ICMRP 2019 APPRECIATION MESSAGE

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:20:32 +0100

We thank God for the success of the 2nd International Conference of Medical Rehabilitation professionals, Abuja! You all have contributed in no small measure with interesting presentations, discussions and networking. We owe so much gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Health, the Governing council, International speakers and our speakers from within, Associations, Individuals and the various committees. We thank all Sponsors, exhibitors, NGOs, Persons Living with Disabilities and our ever supportive staff. thank you all for your generosity and interest in the conference. Also worthy of mention are the conference participants, thank you for trusting us with your time and resources. We wish you all safe journey as you return to your destinations.

thank you.

Dr. Mrs Akanle Olufunke. T

Registrar/CEO

MRTBN.

Additional Registrants Information

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:21:32 +0100