Nehikhare Endorses Bill On University Of Medical Sciences

Edo State Commissioner-designate, Chris Nehikhare has strongly endorsed the proposal to establish a University of Medical Sciences and Bio-Medical Technology in Orihionwon Local Government Area of the state.

Nehikhare gave his endorsement of the proposed institution at the public hearing held on the bill to establish the school. The bill was sponsored by Senator Matthew Urhoghide.

In his paper presentation endorsing the establishment of the institution, the newly confirmed commissioner said:

“Bio-medical technology as an innovative form of medical research which applies engineering principles and concepts to the area of living systems with the main emphasis on problems related to human health and diseases is such that the propagation of its knowledge should be encouraged earnestly. Bio-medical technology with its novel approach to confronting the ever changing nature of diseases affecting humans is auspiciously relevant in the times that we are in. What with the ravaging coronavirus that literally brought the globe to a standstill, with its ever mutating nature!

“With just a handful of tertiary institutions in Nigeria offering this relatively new but very relevant course of bio-medical technology, it is a welcome development, and indeed a commendable effort to seek the establishment of this new institution as anticipated by this Bill.

“The benefits that would accrue from the passage of this Bill and the eventual establishment of the Federal University of Medical Sciences and Bio-Medical Technology, Abudu are quite multi-facetted. While a specialized medical school would serve the end of reducing the deficit in the ratio of doctors to citizens in the country through training of aspiring medical practitioners, the inclusion of bio-medical technology is most apt at this time when such knowledge is needed to combat strangely mutating diseases as are common today.

“With the forecast of a population of over 400 million people in Nigeria by 2050. The astuteness in preparing for healthcare that would cater to this mind-boggling population of people cannot be lost on even the casual observer. Also, it goes without saying that a number of persons will be taken off the unemployment stable and thus fulfilling one of the touted goals of this administration – at the federal level – while equally meeting certain key goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

“It would be impracticable to exhaust the benefits that would attend the passage of this bill but suffice it to say that the nation as a whole will largely be better for it.”

Noting that the proposed location of the school at Abudu would be apt, he said:

“Abudu, Edo State – where this Bill proposes for the institution to be sited is one that is most suitable. With all sense of humility, one can say boldly that Edo State is one of the most peaceful in the country. The people are also very hospitable and an environment conducive for serious work is guaranteed.

“The antecedents of the Edo State Government – with particular reference to the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki – demonstrates a strong commitment to partnering the federal government in  siting and successfully running federal establishments in the state. That His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has continually given the health sector in the state prime place in governance – which will inevitably be replicated in the state government’s support for this proposed institution – is another strong reason why there could not have been a better place to site this proposed tertiary institution meant to advance the training of health professionals through incisive and extensive researches which culminate in better healthcare delivery to the populace.

“Orhionmwon Local Government Area is one of the largest local government areas in Edo state and painfully lacks federal presence even though it is endowed with natural and Human Resources. It’s oil and gas are tapped and yield huge income to the federal government and her people have always cooperated with the businesses present in the local government.

Also commending the sponsor, Senator Urhoghide, he said:

“It would be apt here to commend the sponsor of this Bill – Distinguished Senator Matthew Urhoghide of Edo South Senatorial District – as this is indeed a Bill that is wholly pro-people with far-reaching positive effects on the lives of the populace. This however does not come as a surprise as it is familiar terrain for the Distinguished Senator with his background as an accomplished pharmacist of long standing, along with his track record of continually seeking out ways to improve the lives of not only his constituents but the generality of the populace.”

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