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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading of a bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Amassoma, Bayelsa State.
The bill, which is sponsored by Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, is titled ” A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Amassoma, Bayelsa State And for other matter related thereto 2024.”
Ambaiowei, in his lead debate, said the establishment of the institution is necessary to train more nurses and midwives, so as to strengthen the workforce in the health sector.
The lawmaker, who represents Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State, said the establishment of the college would also create more admission opportunities for many young people.
According to him, “The proposal for this bill is anchored on the fact that there is no Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Bayelsa State at the moment.
“The need to have this specialized College of Nursing and Midwifery will train and produce high-quality healthcare professionals that will contribute to the development of the health sector in Nigeria in the area of research and medical treatment in the state and the entire country.”
Ambaiowei added “This bill is timely, given that hospitals and Health facilities in our country are suffering a deficit in nursing personnel, the establishment of this institution will not only afford employment opportunities to the lecturers, who will teach in that College but it will also offer the requisite training Facility/Environment needed to boost, stimulate, nurture and equip Nigerians in modern nursing skills and education. “
