The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr TAJUDEEN ABASS, has decried the inability of a sizeable number of Nigerians to access healthcare facilities in the country.

Speaking during the start of the retreat for members of the House committee on healthcare services, he vowed to right the wrong in the health system through Effective legislation as enshrined in the 2014 National Health Act.

The Speaker maintained that Nigeria's Primary Health Care is not where is supposed to be where every citizen can have access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare services, regardless of their background or financial circumstances.

He also said the 10th House would build a strong partnership with development partners as well as effective legislation to improve primary healthcare.