The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced an increase in funding for the renovation of healthcare centres across the nation’s capital as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve working conditions for medical personnel.
The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolape Fasawe, disclosed this in Abuja during the matriculation ceremony of students at the FCT School of Nursing, Gwagwalada.
Dr. Fasawe, represented by the Director of Nursing Services at the FCT Health and Management Board, Mrs. Grace Musa, said the funding drive would ensure that hospitals within the territory are better equipped and conducive for both patients and health workers.
“Most of the call rooms in FCT hospitals are currently under renovation, and the administration has commenced the payment of uniform allowance for nurses,” she stated.
According to her, the Secretariat is also collaborating with stakeholders to push for the passage of four key health-related bills at the National Assembly, which, when enacted, would further enhance healthcare infrastructure across the territory.
In her remarks, the Pioneer Provost of the FCT School of Nursing, Dr. Deborah Yusuf, emphasised the need for more infrastructural development within the school to improve learning and research.
She encouraged the newly admitted students to work diligently toward achieving academic excellence and contributing meaningfully to the health sector.
Also speaking, the Lawmaker representing Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency, Mr. Joshua Obika, pledged his support toward advancing education and healthcare development within the FCT.
“I can assure you that the FCT Nursing Bill will pass second reading before next year,” he said, adding that legislative backing remains crucial for sustainable health sector reforms.
Earlier, the Director of Nursing Services, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Mrs. Ijeoma Jimi-Bada, urged the students to uphold the virtues of compassion, diligence, and sacrifice, which she described as the core values of the nursing profession.
“The school will continue to support you to attain your professional goals and become ambassadors of quality healthcare delivery,” she assured.
In a goodwill message, the Registrar of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Dr. Alhasan Ndagi, warned against examination malpractice, noting that strict monitoring systems have been put in place to curb such practices.
Represented by the Head of Department, Planning, Research, and Statistics, Mr. Aliyu Adam, Dr. Ndagi expressed confidence in the students’ potential to excel and urged them to develop critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills while upholding professional ethics.
“You have a vital role to play in shaping the nation’s health sector. Embrace diversity, maintain integrity, and be guided by the ethics of your profession,” he said.
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