Skip to content
Home » Nigerian Government agencies and parastatals » Environmental Health Registration Council

Environmental Health Registration Council

The Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) is a regulatory body established by the Environmental Health Officers (Registration, etc.) Act Cap E12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. EHORECON is responsible for the regulation, registration, and licensing of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and Environmental Health Technicians (EHTs) in Nigeria.

Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!

Key functions of the Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria include:

  1. Registration and Licensing: EHORECON is responsible for registering and licensing Environmental Health Officers and Environmental Health Technicians who meet the required standards and qualifications. This ensures that individuals practicing environmental health in Nigeria have the necessary training, competence, and professional credentials.
  2. Regulation and Standards: EHORECON establishes and enforces standards of professional practice, ethics, and conduct for Environmental Health Officers and Environmental Health Technicians. The council ensures that registered practitioners adhere to these standards to maintain the integrity and professionalism of the profession.
  3. Training and Education: EHORECON is involved in the accreditation and regulation of training programs and educational institutions offering courses in environmental health and related disciplines. The council sets curriculum standards, conducts examinations, and monitors the quality of education and training provided to prospective Environmental Health Officers and Technicians.
  4. Continuing Professional Development: EHORECON promotes continuing professional development among registered Environmental Health Officers and Technicians by providing opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, and professional development activities. This ensures that practitioners stay updated with the latest developments, trends, and best practices in environmental health.
  5. Public Awareness and Advocacy: The council engages in public awareness campaigns and advocacy initiatives to promote the importance of environmental health and the role of Environmental Health Officers in safeguarding public health and environmental quality. EHORECON collaborates with government agencies, stakeholders, and the public to raise awareness about environmental health issues and solutions.

CONTACTS

  • Address: Ground Floor Federal Secretariat Phase 1, FCT, Abuja
  • Phone No: Telephone: 09-2907256, 02092919112

ZONAL AND STATE OFFICES:

  • EHORECON Zonal Office Federal Secretariat Complex Bauchi
  • EHORECON Zonal Office Federal Secretariat Complex Jos
  • EHORECON Zonal Office Federal Secretariat Complex Owerri
  • EHORECON Zonal Office Federal Secretariat Complex Kaduna
  • EHORECON Zonal Office Federal Secretariat Complex Imo
  • EHORECON Zonal Office Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, Tafawa Balewa Complex Lagos
  • EHORECON Zonal Office Federal Secretariat Complex, Port Harcourt
  • EHORECON State Office: C/O Medical & Health Workers Union, No. 2 Kabir Usman Road, Katsina
  • No. 5 Usama Street , Off Siluko, Road Circular Road, Benin, City Edo State
  • No. 114 Old Enugu Road, Mile 50, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
  • EHOAN Secretariat, No. 91 Asata Chemist Bus Stop, Ogui Road, Enugu, Enugu State
  • EHOAN Secretariat, Along Millennium, College of Health Technology, Oda Road, Akure, Ondo State.

Content Brought to you by: Profiles.org.ng