The Vice-Chancellor of Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Professor Dimie Ogoina, has congratulated the newly inaugurated pioneer management team of the Bayelsa Medical University Teaching Hospital (BMUTH), describing the development as a significant milestone in the healthcare and medical education aspirations of Bayelsa State.
The pioneer management team, appointed by the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, was inaugurated on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Health by the Commissioner for Health, Hon. Seiyefa Brisibe.
The Pioneer Management Team BMUTH with the Commissioner for Health and well wishers
The newly inaugurated management team comprises:
1. Dr. Boboye Ifie-Ombeh – Chief Medical Director
2. Dr. Riemann Biowe – Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee
3. Dr. Marie Teibowei – Director of Administration
4. Mr Selekowei Seipulou – Director of Finance and Accounts.
In his goodwill message at the inauguration, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Hon. Seiyefa Brisibe, and the Bayelsa State Government on the establishment and inauguration of the pioneer management team, describing it as an important step towards strengthening the State’s healthcare system and advancing its medical education agenda.
He also congratulated the newly appointed members of the management team and expressed confidence in the potential of the Teaching Hospital to attain national and global recognition, particularly through its strategic relationship with Bayelsa Medical University.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dimie Ogoina, Newly Appointed Director of Administration, Dr. Marie Teibowei and well wishers
He emphasised the importance of a strong partnership between BMUTH and the University, charging the management team to work closely with the University to achieve the healthcare and development vision of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, for Bayelsa State.
The Vice-Chancellor further noted that the success of the Teaching Hospital would be strengthened by collaboration between both institutions, particularly in the areas of medical education, clinical training, research, innovation and healthcare delivery.
Professor Ogoina specially congratulated Dr. Marie Teibowei, one of the university's ASPIRE Champions, on her appointment as Director of Administration of the Bayelsa Medical University Teaching Hospital. He described the appointment as a recognition of her commitment and contribution to the university's vision and expressed confidence in her ability to bring her wealth of experience to bear in her new role.
The Vice-Chancellor called on the pioneer management team to embrace collaboration, excellence and innovation as they begin the task of building a Teaching Hospital capable of supporting the university's growing academic and clinical needs.
Prof. Dimie Ogoina (Right) and Dr. Marie Teibowei (Left)
He reiterated BMU’s commitment to working with the Teaching Hospital to achieve the shared aspiration of positioning Bayelsa State as a destination for quality medical education, research and healthcare delivery, while contributing to the State’s quest for global recognition and impact.
The Vice-Chancellor once again congratulated the pioneer management team on their appointments and wished them a successful tenure as they embark on the task of laying a strong foundation for the Bayelsa Medical University Teaching Hospital.
CONGRATULATIONS, DR. MARIE TEIBOWEI
