The House of Representatives has taken another significant step toward improving healthcare delivery in Abia State as the Bill to Establish the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ikwuano, successfully scaled through the Committee of the Whole and advanced to the Third Reading.
Sponsored by Hon. Obi Aguocha, who represents Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, the proposed legislation seeks to establish a fully equipped federal medical facility that will serve as a major healthcare and research hub in the South-East region.
The House of Representatives has made another major stride toward strengthening healthcare in Abia State, as the Bill to Establish the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Ikwuano has successfully passed through the Committee of the Whole and advanced to the Third Reading.
Sponsored by Hon. Obi Aguocha, the representative of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, the bill aims to create a state-of-the-art federal medical facility that will serve as a key healthcare and research center for the South-East region.
During plenary, lawmakers praised the initiative, noting that the establishment of an FMC in Ikwuano would significantly enhance access to quality healthcare, generate employment, and reduce the burden on existing medical institutions in nearby communities.
The bill’s advancement represents a vital milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing healthcare reform, aligning with the federal government’s broader vision of improving medical infrastructure and service delivery nationwide.
When enacted, the Federal Medical Centre, Ikwuano, is expected to offer advanced clinical services while promoting medical education, research, and training opportunities for healthcare professionals across Abia State and beyond.
As the bill nears its final legislative approval, stakeholders and residents have voiced optimism that its passage will usher in lasting healthcare development and socio-economic growth for Ikwuano and the surrounding areas.
Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Ikwuano, Abia State and for Related Matters (HB.1605) (Hon. Obinna Aguocha)
The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Ikwuano, Abia State, and for Related Matters (HB. 1605),” was first referred to the committee on March 4, 2025. After extensive deliberations, it successfully passed its third reading in the House, marking a significant milestone in the legislative process.
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This move reaffirms the National Assembly’s commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure and improving access to quality medical services nationwide.