The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the renovation, rehabilitation, and upgrading of all 14 general hospitals in the territory. The upgrade will include new medical equipment, diagnostic facilities, and theatre upgrades. This decision was made during the 19th meeting of the FCT Executive Council, presided over by the Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike. The council considered 20 memoranda from various secretariats, departments, and agencies.
The Mandate Secretary, Health Secretariat and Environmental Services, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, provided details on the health-sector resolutions. The council approved the immediate commencement of the renovation, rehabilitation, and upgrading of all general hospitals in the FCT. The intervention will cover the procurement of new equipment, including X-ray machines and diagnostic materials, as well as the upgrading of hospital theatres. This move aims to strengthen the availability of quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare services for residents of the FCT.
The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has directed the commencement of work on the long-abandoned Utako General Hospital. The intervention will cover the construction, equipping, and staffing of the facility. According to Dr Fasawe, the measures are expected to improve healthcare services in the FCT. The administration has continued to meet its financial obligations to health insurance providers and Health Maintenance Organisations through the payment of premiums and capitation.
The FCT Executive Council also approved the digitalisation of the FCT High Court, covering about 67 courtrooms across its various judicial divisions. The General Counsel, Mr Salman Dako, said the project would introduce electronic court recording and case-management systems. This initiative aims to address challenges associated with manual documentation and handwritten records. Implementation is expected to commence immediately, with noticeable improvements targeted within two weeks.
The Education Secretariat secured approval for two contracts for the provision of examination materials for pupils and students in primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools across the FCT. The Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo, said the approval was part of efforts to consolidate the administration's ongoing transformation of public schools. The provision of examination materials will ensure that examinations are conducted smoothly across FCT public schools.
The Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD) secured approval for a N5.703 billion contract for the construction of a 33KVA power supply line from Dawaki to Tukulo and surrounding villages in Bwari Area Council. The Coordinator of STDD, Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, said the project was awarded to CGC Nigeria Limited and would be completed within eight months. The council also ratified two previously completed and commissioned road projects in the satellite towns.
The Department of Land Administration secured approval for three memoranda aimed at improving its operations and strengthening revenue collection. The Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, said the council approved the procurement of utility vehicles and an integrated ICT infrastructure and related accessories for the department. The ICT upgrade includes desktop computers, workstations, display screens, scanners, network switches, fibre-optic connections, data-centre servers, monitoring systems, and cooling systems.
Key points
- The FCT Exco approved the renovation of 14 general hospitals and the completion of the abandoned Utako General Hospital.
- The council also approved the digitalisation of the FCT High Court and the provision of examination materials for public schools.
- The Satellite Towns Development Department secured a N5.703 billion contract for a power supply line in Bwari Area Council.
