Hon. Dr. Patrick Umoh, member representing the Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State and Chairman of the House Committee on Health Institutions, has moved a vital motion on the floor of the House of Representatives calling on the Federal Government to urgently increase funding and improve budgetary allocations to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, and healthcare institutions across Nigeria.
The motion addresses critical funding deficits, infrastructure gaps, and equipment shortages impacting federal health centers, urging the executive arm of government to prioritize health sector investments in order to enhance service delivery and guarantee equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens.
-Urgent increase in budgetary allocations to FMC Abuja and tertiary health facilities nationwide to modernize diagnostics, medical technologies, and essential treatment equipment.
-Strengthening operational capacity at public hospitals to ensure affordable, prompt, and high-quality medical services for vulnerable populations.
-Mitigating brain drain among doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers by enhancing facility resources and working environments.
-Safeguarding public health systems against emergency outbreaks through sustained infrastructure upgrades and emergency operational funding.
Investing in our federal healthcare institutions is not merely a statutory obligation; it is a vital pillar of national security and human development. The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, along with our health facilities nationwide, bears a heavy burden of care daily. Without adequate budgetary backing, modern medical diagnostic equipment, and competitive operational funding, we risk compromising the health and productivity of millions of Nigerians. The National Assembly remains committed to legislative action that prioritizes healthcare delivery at every level.
Hon. Dr. Patrick Umoh.
Public healthcare facilities across Nigeria face mounting pressure from population growth, outdated equipment, and operational overheads. The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja—serving as a key referral hospital in the nation’s capital—requires continuous capital injection to expand specialized care, intensive care capacity, and diagnostic infrastructure.
Hon. Dr. Patrick Umoh’s motion underscores a proactive legislative push to align federal health budgeting with global healthcare standards. By advocating for enhanced capital spending and prompt disbursement of allocated health funds, the motion aims to establish sustainable financing models across all tertiary health facilities in Nigeria.
