Bill seeking legal framework for establishment of FMC, Gembu passes 1st reading in Senate(Video) ~ Truth Reporters

A Bill for an Act to amend Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 on Wednesday to provide a legal framework to establish FMC Gembu passed first reading in the Senate. 

The Bill was sponsored by Senator Haruna Manu representing Taraba Central Senatorial District. 

If eventually passed into law, the FMC will service Gembu which  is 6 to 7 hours drive from Jalingo and other environs such as Gashaka, Karumi and villages, it's definitely not for people on the Mambila, Sardauna LGA alone as this will bring healthcare closer to so many communities. 

The Bill presented on the floor of the Senate by the Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and passed for first reading. 

This Bill may be cited as the Federal Medical Centres Act Citation

(Amendment) Bill, 2024