Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo Teaching Hospital Bill
University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, Etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025
A bill to amend the University Teaching Hospitals legal framework to provide statutory recognition for the Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo Teaching Hospital in Benue State.
Legislative Background
Background and purpose
The bill seeks to amend the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, Etc.) Act to include the Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo Teaching Hospital. The proposal is intended to provide the teaching hospital with the statutory foundation required for its operation as a university teaching hospital.
Legislative Impact
Public and institutional impact
The proposed amendment would strengthen the statutory foundation of the Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo Teaching Hospital and support specialist healthcare delivery, clinical education and the training of healthcare professionals.
Key Objectives
What the legislation seeks to achieve
Provide statutory recognition for the Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo Teaching Hospital.
Strengthen clinical training for students of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo.
Support specialist healthcare delivery and medical education.
Integrate the teaching hospital into the applicable federal teaching-hospital legal framework.
Expected beneficiaries
Students of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
Medical and healthcare professionals
Patients requiring specialist healthcare
Residents of Benue South and surrounding communities
Legislative Intelligence
Procedural record
Legislative Session
10th Senate
Introduced
8 October 2025
Second Reading
18 November 2025
Committee Referral
Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
Sponsor
Legislative Status
Current legislative position
In Progress
Passed second reading and referred to the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary). A public hearing was subsequently held in July 2026.
Legislative Journey
Major legislative milestones
8 October 2025
First Reading
The bill passed first reading in the Senate.
18 November 2025
Second Reading
The Senate considered the general principles of the bill and passed it for second reading.
18 November 2025
Committee Referral
The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) for further legislative consideration.
July 2026
Public Hearing
The Senate held a public hearing on the proposed amendment.
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