The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to construct additional hospitals across the Federal Capital Territory as part of efforts to enhance access to quality healthcare for residents.
The disclosure was made on Wednesday by the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, during a capacity development training organized for health managers in the FCT.
According to Dr. Fasawe, the FCTA remains committed to ensuring that residents across the six area councils have access to world-class medical services, regardless of their socio-economic background.
She revealed that more than six to seven international-standard hospitals have already been established in the territory, with more underway to bridge the gap in healthcare access, especially in underserved and rapidly growing communities.
“You will soon start to see new hospitals in the FCT,” she said. “But we can’t build new hospitals when there is no adequate human resource.
Infrastructure must go hand in hand with manpower development.”
Dr. Fasawe emphasized that while physical facilities are vital, the availability of qualified medical personnel is equally critical.
She stressed that expanding the healthcare workforce—through recruitment, training, and motivation—is a priority for the Administration.
She further noted that the capacity development training was aimed at equipping health managers with the necessary leadership and technical skills to effectively run public health institutions and ensure accountability, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
The Mandate Secretary also highlighted the need for a sustainable healthcare system in the FCT, calling for increased investment in healthcare financing, technology-driven service delivery, and stronger public-private partnerships.
Participants at the training commended the initiative, describing it as timely and essential for strengthening the health system in the FCT.
They also expressed optimism that the plans to expand health infrastructure and boost human resources will lead to improved health outcomes for residents.
The FCTA’s renewed focus on healthcare development comes at a time when Nigeria’s health sector faces mounting pressure from population growth, urbanization, and rising demand for affordable, quality care.