With intentions to collaborate more closely with states, communities, and other partners, the federal government has taken action to increase tertiary healthcare services nationwide.
A statement on the development was posted on the Federal Ministry of Health’s official website on April 15, 2026.
The statement claims that during a meeting with the Ovie of Udu Kingdom in Delta State, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this.
According to the ministry, the action is a component of initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery and boost cooperation at all levels.
The creation of a Federal Medical Center in Oviam, Udu Kingdom, with the goal of expanding local access to specialised healthcare, was at the center of the conversation.
According to the statement, “stronger alignment with local stakeholders as well as infrastructure development are driving the expansion of federal tertiary health institutions.”
According to the statement, a five-year strategy involving infrastructure, personnel, and service delivery is being established to direct the facility’s takeoff.
It stated that construction on the hospital’s permanent location is anticipated to start prior to the conclusion of the current administration.
The host community has provided land and a temporary site to enable the project, according to the ministry.
Daju Kachollom, the ministry’s permanent secretary, stated in her speech that the government will keep monitoring the project to make sure it complies with national health regulations.
However, the traditional ruler praised the Federal Government for authorising the project, calling it a significant development for the village.
The project is a part of continuous efforts to increase access to healthcare services nationwide, the administration added.