Yobe Assembly approves amendment to healthcare law
Yobe Assembly approves amendment to healthcare law
The Yobe State House of Assembly has passed the amendment bill for the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YOCHMA) Law 2025, moving it to the governor for final approval.
The bill, aimed at enhancing the administration and effectiveness of the state’s healthcare system, now awaits Governor Mai Mala Buni’s endorsement to become law.
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Speaker of the House, Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to working with the executive arm to improve healthcare services. He expressed confidence that the amendment would strengthen YOCHMA’s operations, ensuring better access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents.
Once signed into law, the revised legislation is expected to create a more efficient healthcare framework, improving service delivery and overall health outcomes across the state.
Reporting by Mala Abdulazeez; Editing by Julian Osamoto
Yobe Assembly approves amendment to healthcare law
