Community Health Practitioners Registration Council (Establishment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Establish the Community Health Practitioners Registration Council to Provide for Its Governance, Functions, Funding and Powers and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill creates a new body responsible for the work of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Council. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 25 December 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Capital Market and Institutions.
Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Public engagement
7 published submissions
3 support · 1 oppose · 3 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Deborah K.Abianeutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Jibrin L.Zamfarasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Omolara O.Bayelsaneutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Ejiro A.Ekitioppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Tijani O.Federal Capital Territoryneutral
Please publish the committee report when it is laid so the public can read it.
- Lawal F.Deltasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Ugochi O.Edosupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.