The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed for a second reading two private member bills aimed at improving healthcare delivery and environmental sanitation across the state. The bills, sponsored by the member representing Omala State Constituency, Hon. Umar Yahaya seeks to provide free maternal and neonatal healthcare services in all state-owned health facilities and establish stricter measures against public littering and environmental degradation. Speaking during the debate, Hon. Yahaya said the maternal healthcare bill would guarantee free antenatal care, skilled delivery services, including caesarean sections, immunisation, essential drugs, and comprehensive...