In pursuant of its mandate as enshrined in the enabling act to regulate Environmental Health Profession in Nigeria, the Council has been conducting annual certification examination for entrants into the profession of Environmental Health in Nigeria. 

 

The 2017 examination is scheduled to hold between 6th and 10th of November, 2017 at designated centres across the Country. 

 

The cost of registration for the examination payable into the Federal Government TSA in favour of Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria at any Bank or by Bank Draft is as follows: 

 

1 Environmental Health Officers/Technologists N 15,000.00 

2 Environmental Health Technicians N 12,000.00 

3 Environmental Health Assistants N 10 000.00 

4 Environmental Health Learning Centres N 30,000.00 Candidates 

 

3. You are expected to compile the names of interested candidates, accept examination fees accompanied by duly completed Application Forms and forward same to the Council before the close of work on the 31ST of August 2017. 

 

Late Registration attracts a surcharge of Five Thousand Naira (N 5, 000.00) on each candidate, and closes by the close of work on 15th September 2017. 

The examination Application Forms, time table and outline are enclosed for your guidance. 

 

4. You are enjoined to bring this information to the notice of concerned EHOs, EHTs and EHAs interested in taking the Examination in your Institution. It is acceptable to the Council if registration for this examination is organised by your School in collaboration with the Environmental Health Officers Association in your State. 

 

5. In view of the failure rate in previous examinations, it is recommended that all candidates are exposed to a minimum of eight weeks intensive revision programmes organised by Colleges/Schools of Health Technology and accredited Environmental Health Learning Centres to enable them refresh their knowledge preparatory to sitting for the examinations. 

 

6. Also, all candidates must complete the appropriate application forms accompanied by relevant academic credentials and the Attestation form duly endorsed by the HOD or a licensed EHO in the states not below the rank of Principal Environmental Health Officer. Valid certificate includes HND issued by NBTE accredited Schools or WAHEB certificate for Schools not yet accredited for HND by NBTE. Similar condition exists for Environmental Health Technicians and Environmental Health Assistants. All Forms that do not meet this condition shall be rejected and no money will be refunded. Furthermore, the minimum number of Candidates to make up an  Examination Centre remains Fifty (50).  

 

7. Accept the Council's esteemed regards, please.