Nigerian Senate Passes National Eye Centre Bill, Ochadamu

The bill to establish the National Eye Centre, Ochadamu,has been passed into law by the Senate during plenary in Abuja.

The sponsor of the bill, Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, representing Kogi East, expressed the need for the federal government to take over assets and liabilities of the centre.

The passage into law was in the aftermath of a satisfactory report submitted by the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) chaired by Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo.

Senator Banigo urged the Senate to consider and approve the report, stating that the eye centre if taken over by the Federal Government would be in the best interest of Nigerians, given its immense benefits to the citizens.

He said its strategic location in Kogi East allows those with eye related issues from the South East, South South and northern zones of the country to access the facility.

After contributions by senators in favour of the bill, Deputy Senate President Senator Jibrin Barau sitting as a Chair commended the Committee for a detailed report and timely consideration.

He also lauded Senator Isah for sponsoring a bill that has high value for his constituents and, by extension, Nigerians in general.

“I commend Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho for sponsoring this bill as I look forward to seeing that this bill helps to advance healthcare delivery to the people.”

James Itodo, Edited By Grace Namiji