The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) at Igboora, Oyo State.
The passage of the bill sponsored by Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South is in concurrence with the House of Representatives.
With today’s Senate approval, the bill will now be sent to the President for assent, bringing the long-awaited medical facility closer to the people of Igboora.
This development marks a significant step toward improving healthcare access for the people of Igboora and its surrounding communities.
Senator Alli expressed his excitement over the passage of the bill, which he sponsored on the floor of the Senate.
He emphasised that the establishment of the FMC in Igboora would drastically reduce the need for residents to travel long distances to Abeokuta, Ibadan, or Ogbomoso to receive medical attention.
Senator Alli said that the FMC would serve as a critical health institution in Oyo State, addressing the healthcare challenges faced by Igboora and other communities in Ibarapa zone.
The lawmaker said that many citizens had previously suffered due to the lack of access to quality healthcare facilities in their vicinity.
“The establishment of the FMC in Igboora will ensure easy access to medicare for our people, saving time, reducing expenses, and ultimately improving health outcomes,” he said.
He lauded the commitment of both chambers of the National Assembly in making the bill a reality.
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