The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, has highlighted the need for innovative solutions and collaborations to address the challenges confronting the health sector in Nigeria.
The Speaker said this during the official commissioning ceremony of the Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre and Telemedicine Hall at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Monday.
Gbajamibiala emphasized the need for collaboration across government and between governments and the private sector for desired results in the health sector.
He said: “Providing access to quality healthcare that our people can afford is one way we serve their best interests and ensure fidelity to our constitutional obligations.
“The projects we have come to commission here today will help ensure that the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta continues to be a world-class medical facility.
“These projects will allow the medical professionals at this centre to continue providing care and treatment to the sick and afflicted, conducting research that advances the cause of medical science and all together promoting the welfare and wellbeing of the Nigerian people. This is a good thing, worthy of celebration,” he said.
Gbajabiamila said the 9th House of Representatives has in its Legislative Agenda made commitment “to address those parts of the problems that fall within our remit, primarily related to statutory reform of such critical legislation as the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Act and the National Healthcare Act, the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill amongst others.
“We will also continue to use the appropriations process to fund projects that bridge the infrastructure gap and ensure that essential healthcare facilities are available across the country to benefit all our people.
“I ask you all for support in these efforts, and I assure you that we will work with all who are willing to meet the challenges we face so that together, we will leave a legacy of success in this critical national sector.”
