National Assembly Plans Medical Center For Reps, Senators

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, revealed intentions by the National Assembly to establish an ultra-modern medical centre for senators, members of the House of Representatives and staffers of the federal parliament.

Akpabio said this on Thursday, in his address to welcome his colleagues back to the chamber after observing the Eid-El-Kabir holiday.

He specifically said the planned hospital would be constructed in such a way that it would be accessible to all the lawmakers and staffers of the national assembly for their health challenges.

“In this our second legislative year, it is our plan to establish a state-of-the-art medical facility in close proximity to us to serve the distinguished senators, honourable members, National Assembly staff, and our esteemed guests.

“This initiative aims to provide functional and effective healthcare for all,” he said.

He listed the passage of twenty-five bills as part of the achievements of the tenth senate in its first legislative year.

Some of the bills, according to him, include the South-East Development Bill, Northern Development Bill, Old National Anthem Bill and Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers Bill.

“We successfully passed twenty-five bills, diligently fulfilled our oversight responsibilities, fostered inter-parliamentary cooperation and diplomacy, and intervened in matters close to the hearts of our fellow countrymen.

“With remarkable efficiency, we swiftly approved the 2024 appropriation bill in record time, setting the stage for the timely implementation of the budget. We championed the South East Development Bill and the Northern Development Bill.

“Bridging the gap between our glorious past and our inspiring future, we dug into our history and restored the treasurable old National Anthem in the National Anthem Bill,” Akpabio added.