#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed five significant bills, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening economic regulation within the nation’s maritime sector, and expanding specialised healthcare access.
– Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigeria Shippers’ Council Act, Cap. N133, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2025 to provide for Economic Regulation of Ports Services and for Related Matters (HB. 1038)
The health-focused bills include:
– A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Eye Centre Act, Cap. N38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to provide for the Establishment of more Specialist Eye Care Centres and for Related Matters {SB524}
– A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute of Vision and Optical Research, Erema, Ogba-Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, to provide for Scientific Research, Development of new Technologies and Products in Vision and Optical Health and for Related Matters (HB. 586)
– A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Optometry Odiokwu, Ahoada West/Ogba-Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, to provide for Courses Leading to the Award of Designated Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates in Optometry, Ophthalmology and Related Courses and for Related Matters (HB. 587)
– A Bill for an Act to Amend the Orthopaedic Hospitals Management Board Act Cap. O10, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2024 to provide for the Establishment of Orthopaedic Hospital, Shinkafi, Zamfara State and for Related Matters (HB 2159)
These bills are designed to reduce geographical disparities in advanced medical care and strengthen national capacity in eye health, orthopaedics, and specialised medical training.
Together, these legislative actions reflect the 10th Assembly’s resolve to deliver reforms that improve service delivery, safeguard citizens’ well-being, and support sustainable national development.
