FCTA increases healthcare renovation funding, renovates hospitals, pays nurses’ allowances, and pledges bill support to improve Abuja’s health infrastructure

FCTA increases healthcare renovation funding across the Federal Capital Territory, as part of renewed efforts to improve service delivery, infrastructure, and staff welfare in the health sector.

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This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolape Fasawe, during the matriculation ceremony of students at the FCT School of Nursing, Gwagwalada.

Represented by the Director of Nursing Services, Mrs Grace Musa, Dr Fasawe revealed that several hospitals in the FCT are currently undergoing renovations — particularly call rooms — while uniform allowances for nurses have now commenced, signalling a more responsive approach to frontline health worker welfare.

She added that the Secretariat is working closely with stakeholders to ensure the passage of four key health-related bills at the National Assembly, aimed at enhancing health infrastructure and training facilities in the territory.

Describing the increased investment as a vital move, Fasawe said the Administration is committed to aligning local health improvements with national policy goals.

Also speaking at the event, Pioneer Provost of the FCT School of Nursing, Dr Deborah Yusuf, called for further infrastructural development to improve teaching, research, and accommodation in the school.

She encouraged the new students to work diligently and strive for academic excellence in their careers.

Meanwhile, the lawmaker representing Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency, Mr Joshua Obika, pledged to support legislative efforts that will promote both education and health care in the FCT.

He confirmed that the FCT Nursing Bill is expected to pass second reading before next year, opening up legal backing for reforms in nursing education and practice.

Mrs Ijeoma Jimi-Bada, also a Director of Nursing Services, advised the students to uphold the profession’s core values — compassion, diligence, and sacrifice, and reassured them of the school’s commitment to their academic success.

In a powerful message to the students, Dr Alhasan Ndagi, Registrar of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), cautioned against malpractice, stressing that robust monitoring systems have been introduced to preserve academic integrity.

Represented by Mr Aliyu Adam, Head of Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr Ndagi urged the students to embrace ethical conduct, develop critical thinking, and maintain high standards of communication and professionalism.

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The event underscored the FCTA’s focus on investing in health personnel development and infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to make healthcare more accessible and sustainable for residents of the capital.