The Senate passes a bill to establish the Federal Medical Centre, Ijebu Ode, sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel. Proposal moves to the House of Representatives for concurrence
Senate Passes Bill to Establish Federal Medical Centre in Ijebu Ode
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Bill for an Act to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022, to provide for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to Provide for the Establishment of the Federal Medical Centre, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State; and for Related Matters, 2024 (SB. 514)”, was sponsored by Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East Senatorial District.
With its passage at the Red Chamber, the bill has now been forwarded to the House of Representatives for concurrence, marking a significant legislative milestone.
If approved by the House and subsequently assented to by the President, the Federal Medical Centre, Ijebu Ode, would become a critical addition to Nigeria’s tertiary healthcare infrastructure.
Stakeholders say the development would significantly enhance access to advanced medical services for residents of Ogun East and adjoining communities, while also reducing pressure on existing federal health institutions.
Observers describe the Senate’s approval as a forward-looking intervention aimed at addressing persistent gaps in specialist and referral healthcare services within the region.
Senator Daniel, a former Governor of Ogun State, has consistently advocated for infrastructural and human capital development within his district.
The successful passage of SB. 514 in the Senate underscores what supporters describe as his “foresight and tenacity” in advancing policies targeted at improving the wellbeing of his constituents.
“This is going to be a very good development once the parliamentary procedure is concluded,” stakeholders noted, expressing appreciation for the senator’s sustained efforts.
Under Nigeria’s legislative process, the bill must secure concurrence from the House of Representatives before being transmitted to the President for assent.
Should it scale through the remaining stages, the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre in Ijebu Ode would represent a landmark healthcare expansion for Ogun State.
For residents of Ijebu Ode and surrounding areas, the Senate’s decision signals renewed hope for improved medical access, employment opportunities within the health sector, and broader regional development.
As the bill advances through the National Assembly, attention now turns to the House of Representatives for the next decisive step.
