Bill To Establish Federal University Of Medical And Health Sciences In Ekiti Scales Second Reading

A Bill to establish a Federal University of Medical and Health
Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, scaled second reading in
Senate on Tuesday.

The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to provide for the
establishment of Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences,
Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State and for matters connected therewith, 2021”
was sponsored by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central).

Bamidele in his lead debate said that the essence of the Bill is
to provide a highly specialized institution that is not only
productive but needed for medical advancement of the country.

He said: “The University will be delivering education and
training to current and future employees of medical profession.

“The goal of the university is to inspire and motivate students
and medical personnel about the value of being health professionals
so as to lead change for realizing a more sustainable health sector
that serves a more sustainable world.”

He described the location of the University site, Iyin Ekiti, is
an ancient and historic city known to have produced huge numbers of
professors.

“It may interest you to know that the Ekiti State Government is
ready to part with over 1000 acres of land in support of the
establishment of this institution,” he said.

He added: “The University is therefore to further advance
knowledge through research and nurture unique innovations,
entrepreneurship and wealth management in its core area of
interest.

“The enactment of this Bill will help in transforming the health
and educational fortunes in Nigeria in producing the desired
medical manpower and expertise that Nigeria is yearning for.”

Senators in their contributions supported the Bill.

They approved that the Bill be read a second time when it was
put to voice vote by Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

Lawan referred the Bill to the Senate Committee on Health for
further legislative work and to report back to plenary in four
weeks.

A Bill to establish a Federal University of Medical and Health
Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, scaled second reading in
Senate on Tuesday.

The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to provide for the
establishment of Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences,
Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State and for matters connected therewith, 2021”
was sponsored by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central).

Bamidele in his lead debate said that the essence of the Bill is
to provide a highly specialized institution that is not only
productive but needed for medical advancement of the country.

He said: “The University will be delivering education and
training to current and future employees of medical profession.

“The goal of the university is to inspire and motivate students
and medical personnel about the value of being health professionals
so as to lead change for realizing a more sustainable health sector
that serves a more sustainable world.”

He described the location of the University site, Iyin Ekiti, is
an ancient and historic city known to have produced huge numbers of
professors.

“It may interest you to know that the Ekiti State Government is
ready to part with over 1000 acres of land in support of the
establishment of this institution,” he said.

He added: “The University is therefore to further advance
knowledge through research and nurture unique innovations,
entrepreneurship and wealth management in its core area of
interest.

“The enactment of this Bill will help in transforming the health
and educational fortunes in Nigeria in producing the desired
medical manpower and expertise that Nigeria is yearning for.”

Senators in their contributions supported the Bill.

They approved that the Bill be read a second time when it was
put to voice vote by Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

Lawan referred the Bill to the Senate Committee on Health for
further legislative work and to report back to plenary in four
weeks.