The Niger State House of Assembly has passed a bill aimed at regulating the minimum operational standards for healthcare facilities across the state.
The decision followed the presentation of a report by the chairman of the House Standing Committee on Health, Nutrition, and Primary Health Care, Umar Nasir (Paikoro), during the Assembly’s session.
Nasir explained that the committee engaged key stakeholders to gather input for the bill, underscoring the state’s commitment to prioritizing the well-being of its citizens.
“The committee made the following findings: that the bill seeks to regulate the minimum standards for health facilities in Niger State.
“That the bill seeks to adopt the standards and/or principles of globally recognised health care facilities Regulatory codes as care standards for accessing the fitness or otherwise of health care facilities in Niger State.”
He added that the legislation empowers the Ministry of Health to conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance with these standards.
Following a thorough clause-by-clause review, the Assembly unanimously passed the bill into law.
Speaker Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, who presided over the session, commended the committee for its dedication and emphasized the importance of quality healthcare for the state’s residents.
The new law is expected to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery in Niger State by holding healthcare facilities accountable to internationally recognized standards.
