“Presently, the army has only 189 doctors, of whom 71 are in civilian specialist training,” said Benson Babajimi (APC-Lagos).
Mr Idris recalled that the Federal Executive Council had, on Wednesday, approved N25.3 billion for the construction of the road.
The lawmaker noted that the steep rise in airline ticket prices is currently affecting millions of Nigerian families.
The House of Representatives has again postponed the commencement of debate on the Constitution review for further research and consultation.
He said that Nigerians are weary of constitutional reforms that drag on for years.
The bill, sponsored by the speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen and Daniel Ago, seeks to curb voter apathy during elections.
The House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, moved the motion to withdraw and halt the bill’s passage.
The bill seeks to increase the total number of LGAs in the state from 20 to 57.
The bill seeks to create an independent body responsible for organising, conducting, and supervising local government elections nationwide.
The bill sought to increase the number of judges to a minimum of 100 from the current maximum of 70.
