Jigawa NMA hails Namadi for breaking 15-year health workers’ salary stalemate

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Jigawa chapter has expressed appreciation to Governor Umar A. Namadi for approving the long-awaited salary review for doctors and other health workers in the State.

In a statement by Publicity Secretary Dr. Shamsu Gujungu, the association lauded the Governor for implementing the Federal Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), reviewing call and Hazard allowances, and reviewing Doctors’ entry points to CONMESS 3 aligning Jigawa’s pay with the national standard and surpassing it in some components.

The statement reads in part. “Under his leadership, Jigawa has become a model of progressive healthcare governance, pioneering one of Nigeria’s most revolutionary healthcare initiatives marked by extensive investments in health infrastructure, primary healthcare revitalization, recruitment of health workers, the establishment of a Medical Village in Dutse, which will host a Diagnostic Centre, Cardiac Catheterization (CATH) Laboratory, and a Cryo-Oxygen Plant and the expansion of social health insurance coverage.

“The NMA also commends the fatherly efforts of the Head of the Civil Service Muhammad K. Dagacheri the Chairman, State Minimum Wage Committee, the Honourable Commissioner of Health-Dr. Muhammad Kainuwa, Permanent Secretary SMOH Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim, the Accountant General, and other members of the Implementation Committee, whose dedication ensured the success of this landmark achievement.

“With these bold strides, Jigawa is fast emerging as a new hub for healthcare excellence — a model of progressive governance where health workers are motivated, patients receive better care, positioning Jigawa as a hub for medical excellence.

“We therefore call on doctors and health workers across the nation to consider Jigawa, and for those seeking new opportunities and investments to “come happy” — Jigawa is ready to receive you!”