The proposed establishment of a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Ibadan North Federal Constituency has recorded another significant legislative milestone as the bill sponsored by the Member representing the constituency, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), successfully scaled its Second Reading at the House of Representatives.
The development marks further progress in the lawmaker’s legislative efforts to attract a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery to Ibadan North, with the proposed institution expected to expand access to professional nursing education, strengthen healthcare manpower development and create educational opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals.
The successful passage through the Second Reading represents an important stage in the legislative process, as the bill now moves towards further legislative scrutiny and consideration at the committee stage.
Speaking on the development, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the federal lawmaker, Akinwale Bodija, described the milestone as a positive development for the people of Ibadan North, noting that the proposed institution reflects Hon. Oyekunle’s commitment to promoting educational advancement and improving access to opportunities within the constituency.
He added that the proposed college, when eventually approved and established, would not only benefit residents of Ibadan North but also contribute to the development of nursing education and healthcare delivery across Oyo State and beyond.
The latest development further underscores Hon. Oyekunle’s legislative commitment to sponsoring bills and pursuing initiatives capable of delivering meaningful and sustainable benefits to his constituents.
For the people of Ibadan North, the successful passage of the bill through its Second Reading represents another step forward in the pursuit of a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in the constituency, as the legislative process continues.
