…Coming at a time state government shuts off private health science technology colleges operating in Adamawa central senatorial district…
…Adamawa State government operates a college of health science technology Michika in name but stationed in Mubi – northern senatorial district – a federal college in the central zone is a welcome development…
…This onerous fit has adroitly added a fillip in the diadem of Hon Boya’s achievements as being an effective and efficient representative…
…3rd reading, public hearing loading; walking the talk, implementing a manifesto, accomplishing promises devoid of sentiment, ignoring distraction…
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A bill for the establishment of Federal College of Health Technology Song, sponsored by member representing Song/Fofure federal constituency of Adamawa state in the 9th national assembly, Hon Aliyu Wakili Boya Esq, has passed second reading.
The lawmaker explained the need to have more health professionals to curb the health challenges of people at the grassroots, hence the necessity for having for health related health institutions of learning
“Mr Speaker, as the population of the country continues to grow, there’s a need to train more health professionals to improve the health needs of Nigerian citizens.
“The outbreak of Ebola diseases about ten years ago and the coronavirus disease in 2019 have underscored the need for Nigeria to have enough efficient health professionals that will be readily available when there’s any health emergency.
“When this college is established, it would be One of such colleges where health professionals are trained.
“It’s to educate healthcare personnel who can work as a team, provide comprehensive health care to individuals in any community (urban and rural) in the nation, and be up to date on issues of global health relevance,” the bill read.
Boya further explained that if the college is established in Song, it would boost the economic activities of the area as many indirect jobs would be created.
Boya assured that he would work assiduously to ensure the establishment of the health technology college in Song.