Nigerian SenateTuesday, 10 February 2026

Nigerian Senate Tables Five Health Bills on Tuesday, 10th February 2026

On Tuesday, 10th February 2026, the Nigerian Senate's main legislative business centred on five healthcare-related bills, all introduced for First Reading. The bills touch on eye care, ear care, women's health, pharmacy regulation, and federal medical centres — areas that affect millions of Nigerians across the country.

Key Agenda Items

A bill to establish a dedicated National Hospital for Women and Obstetric Fistula was introduced for First Reading by Senate Leader Bamidele.
A bill to establish a National Ear Care Centre was among four health-focused bills sponsored by Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele on the same day.
Sen. Yunus Akintunde of Oyo Central separately introduced a bill seeking amendments to the Federal Medical Centres Act, also at First Reading stage.

Official Order Paper

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