FCTA Approves Renovation of 14 Hospitals and Utako Facility

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the renovation, rehabilitation, and upgrading of all 14 general hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory, along with the resumption and completion of work on the long-abandoned Utako General Hospital. These decisions were made during the 19th meeting of the FCT Executive Council, led by Minister Nyesom Wike and attended by Minister of State Mariya Mahmoud.

Chief of Staff Chidi Amadi stated that these resolutions are vital for infrastructure development and public service improvement. Mandate Secretary for Health Secretariat and Environmental Services, Adedolapo Fasawe, detailed that the intervention includes procuring new medical equipment and upgrading hospital theatres.

The initiative aims to ensure quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare services for residents. Additionally, Wike directed that the Utako General Hospital be constructed, equipped, and staffed to become operational.

The administration is also meeting its financial obligations to health insurance providers.