President Tinubu submits 24 health sector bills to the Senate to improve governance, efficiency, and service delivery across Nigeria’s health institutions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted 24 health sector bills to the Senate for legislative consideration, aimed at improving governance and service delivery across Nigeria’s healthcare institutions.

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The bills, delivered in a letter to the Senate and read in plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, follow a comprehensive review of existing health sector laws conducted by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in collaboration with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare.

The proposals were subsequently approved by the Federal Executive Council.

According to the President, the legislation seeks to streamline governance structures within health institutions by reducing over-bloated board memberships, enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and overall service delivery.

The bills cover a wide spectrum of health institutions and regulatory bodies, including tertiary and teaching hospitals, speciality hospitals, professional councils, and regulatory agencies.

Specific proposals include amendments for the National Hospital for Women and Children, Federal Medical Centres, National Specialty Hospitals Management Board, Orthopaedic Hospitals Management Board, National Eye Centre, National Ear Care Centre, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, NAFDAC, and the National Blood Service Agency.

Additional legislative proposals include the Records Officers Registration and Digital Health Bill 2025 and the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Bill 2025.

President Tinubu expressed confidence that the Senate would give the bills careful and judicious consideration to strengthen the nation’s health sector.

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Following the reading, Senate President Akpabio referred all 24 bills to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for further legislative action.