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The Niger State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill to establish the Water User Association. After deliberations by Members of the House, the bill was unanimously passed into law.
The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Afiniki Eunice Dauda who presided over today’s plenary directed the Clerk of the House, Mall Farouq Umar Isah, to transmit 5 clean copies to the Executive for Assent.
AD-HOC COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE AT JUMMAI BABANGIDA ALIYU NEONATAL AND MATERNAL HOSPITAL
In a related development, the Niger State House of Assembly has set up a 7-member Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate alleged negligence at Jummai Babangida Aliyu Neonatal and Maternal Hospital, Minna, and other complaints against the services of the hospital that led to the loss of a patient’s life.
The decision to set up the Ad-Hoc Committee was sequel to a Motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Mohammed Abubakar, Member Representing Chanchaga Constituency. Presenting his motion, Hon. Abubakar highlighted the alleged negligence that led to the death of a patient, Mrs. Umar , wife of Umar B. Shehu, while undergoing fibroid surgery due to power outage and faulty generator.
According to Hon. Abubakar, the hospital’s management allegedly failed to ensure alternative power sources, leading to a delay in the surgery and ultimately, the patient’s death. He emphasized the need for hospitals to prioritize patient safety and well-being.
The Ad-Hoc Committee will investigate the alleged negligence and other complaints against the hospital’s services.
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