Senate Passes Bill for Establishment of Federal Medical Centre Gembu
JOEL OLADELE, Abuja
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to establish a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gembu, Taraba State.
The bill, which was passed on Wednesday is sponsored by Senator Haruna Manu representing Taraba Central Senatorial District.
The Bill seeks to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to establish additional Federal Medical Centres, 2025
This bill maybe cited as the Federal Medical Centress Act, (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
This marks a major legislative milestone for Taraba State and the entire North East geo-political zone.
Senator Manu described the passage of the bill as a breakthrough for a region that has long suffered poor access to quality medicare.
He explained that the people of Gembu and surrounding communities are forced to travel to Jalingo, Yola, Gombe, or even Cameroon for advanced medical services, leading to financial strain and high mortality rates due to delays but with this development, medicare is now within the reach for Taraba Central.
Senator Manu hails his colleagues for the support towards the passage of the Bill.
The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives for concurrence before being transmitted to the President for assent.
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