By Our Correspondent
The Senate at its plenary on Thursday has approved the establishment of National Eye Centre Ochadamu in Kogi state, Nigeria.
This followed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary), presented by the Chairman, Senator Banigo, Ipalibo Harry (Rivers West).
Senator Banigo urged the red Chamber 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.
She said the 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.
The bill to establish the National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, was sponsored by Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho representing Kogi East Senatorial District for the Federal Government to take over assets and liabilities of the centre.
After contributions by Senators in favour of the bill, Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau who presided over plenary on Thursday commended the Committee for a detailed report and timely consideration.
Barau also commended Senator Jibrin 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”.
