Bill to establish oil, gas hospital in Delta, passes 2nd reading in Senate

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking an act to establish the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta.This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen. Joel Thomas (APC-Delta) at the plenary on Tuesday.Thomas said the bill sought to provide comprehensive and specialised medical services for workers in oil and gas industry and host communities affected by exploration activities.He said the bill would ensure that workers in the o