REPS CALL ON FG TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN FCT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
21-05-25
By Sadiq Aminu The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to declare State of Emergency in the FCT Healthcare facilities.
The Green Chamber in an urgent motion of Public importance sponsored
by the member representing Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West and Ukwuani Federal Constituency of Delta State Nnamdi Prince Ezechi, noted that the existing Healthcare Facilities in the nation’s capital is being overstretched.
According to Nnamdi Ezechi, the poor healthcare facilities and shortage of healthcare personnel had resulted to avoidable deaths.
The House while expressing concerns over the current State of Healthcare Facilities in the FCT, urged the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to immediately collaborate with the FCT Administration to assess the facilities in the Territory and take necessary action.
The House also urged the FCT Administration to Partner with Private Organizations to ensure overhaul and upgrade of the Healthcare Facilities for quality and optimal service delivery.
Adopting the motion, the Green Chamber referred the matter to the relevant committee for further legislative action.
