BILL TO ESTABLISH FMC IN LAGOS PASSES SECOND READING

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The House of Representatives has passed from a second reading a bill seeking the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Lagos State.

Titled, ā€œA bill for an Act to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act and establish the Federal Medical Centre, Orile, Lagos State and for Related Matters,ā€ the proposed legislation was sponsored by the member representing Surulere II Federal Constituency, Lanre Okunlola.

Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill during Wednesdayā€™s plenary, Okunlola argued that the huge number of persons living in Lagos necessitates the need for the establishment of more healthcare institutions.

He said, ā€œLagos State, with its booming population and diverse demographics, face a critical shortage of accessible, high-quality healthcare. Existing tertiary institutions are stretched beyond capacity, struggling to meet the demands of a dynamic and cosmopolitan population.

ā€œThe establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Orile presents a transformative solution. This strategically located centre can serve as a powerful decongestant, alleviating the immense pressure on existing facilities and significantly improving the overall healthcare ecosystem across the region.ā€

Rallying support for the bill, the All Progressives Congress lawmaker argued that ā€œWith a growing population and rising incidence of complex medical conditions, the existing Healthcare infrastructure in Orile and its surrounding areas cannot cope.ā€

He noted that the deficiency ā€œleaves residents susceptible to inadequate care, potentially jeopardising their well-being. The establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Orile would act as a critical lifeline, addressing this gap in a comprehensive and strategic manner.ā€

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When established, the lawmaker said the healthcare facility would not only benefit the people of Orile alone.

He added, ā€œIndividuals from surrounding areas struggling with complex medical issues would find much-needed care within reach, alleviating the burden on overburdened facilities across the region.ā€

The bill would still need to be read for the third time before itā€™s transmitted to the Senate for concurrence.

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