The leadership of the National Association of Health Information Management Students (NAHIMS), Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCOHEALTH), Ilesa Chapter, has submitted a formal petition to the management of the Department of Health Information Management following what it described as a "catastrophic" performance in the recently concluded professional licensing examination.

The petition, signed by the President of the association, Comrade Obajolu Oluwagbenga, was addressed to the Head of Department, Mrs. Oluwatosin Abiodun Busoye, and copied to the Provost, Registrar, Dean of School, Students' Union Government (SUG), the National President of NAHIMS, and other relevant stakeholders.

According to the students' association, the examination outcome has generated widespread concern within the department after only about 25 candidates reportedly passed out of approximately 95 students who sat for the professional licensing examination.

The association argued that the result raises serious concerns regarding academic preparation, curriculum delivery, departmental administration, supervision during professional training, and the overall quality of support provided to students preparing for the examination.

In the petition, the NAHIMS President noted that students and their families made significant financial commitments towards departmental fees and examination-related expenses with the expectation that adequate preparation and support would be provided. He maintained that the scale of the reported failure warrants urgent institutional attention and a comprehensive review.

The petition further stated that while students from other institutions reportedly sat for the same examination under similar conditions, the Department of Health Information Management at OSCOHEALTH recorded a significantly lower success rate, prompting calls for an independent assessment of the factors responsible for the outcome.

Although acknowledging that students also bear personal responsibility for their academic preparation, the association maintained that departmental leadership equally has a duty to ensure quality teaching, effective supervision, transparent administration, and an enabling learning environment.

Among the issues highlighted in the petition are concerns relating to curriculum implementation, communication between management and students, industrial and professional training supervision, welfare concerns previously raised by students, and accountability for resources dedicated to examination preparation.

The students' body stressed that the petition should not be interpreted as a personal attack on any member of staff but as a formal demand for accountability, transparency, and institutional reforms aimed at preventing a recurrence.

As part of its demands, NAHIMS called for an immediate review of the examination outcome, an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the performance, a comprehensive academic audit of the department, greater financial transparency, improved communication between management and students, and the development of a structured academic improvement plan with measurable timelines.

The association also requested the convening of a stakeholders' meeting involving the department, school management, students, alumni, and relevant professional regulatory bodies to discuss the concerns raised and agree on practical solutions.

Student leaders expressed hope that the management of the institution would respond constructively to the petition, noting that dialogue, transparency, and accountability remain essential steps toward restoring confidence among affected students.

As of the time of filing this report, the Department of Health Information Management and the management of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, had not publicly responded to the petition.

Student Gazette will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.