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The Nigerian Senate’s Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) conducted a public hearing on Senator Jarigbe Agom’s Federal Medical Centre Ogoja Establishment Bill 2023 (SB 142) at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
The bill, which has undergone first and second readings at plenary sessions, was referred to the Senate Committee on Health for further public hearing and legislative actions.
Senator Jarigbe emphasized that the bill aims to establish quality healthcare services by developing necessary infrastructure, ensuring effective, efficient, and affordable healthcare delivery, and implementing a monitoring and evaluation mechanism.
He added that the proposed medical center is expected to be affiliated with a medical school and academic medical center, providing opportunities for youth to gain professional experience.
The bill is anticipated to undergo a third reading at plenary and, upon passage, will be forwarded to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent.
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