By Ali Rabiu Ali, Dutse
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Jigawa State, has commended the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA (Dan Modi), for his visionary leadership in approving the long-awaited salary review for doctors and other health workers in the state.
“The implementation of 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 has aligned Jigawa’s pay with the national standard and surpassed it in some components,” said Dr. Shaamsu Gujungu, Publicity Secretary, NMA Jigawa State.
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The Chairman of NMA Jigawa Chapter, Dr. Usman, added that “this historic reform has ended a 15-year salary stalemate, restoring hope and dignity to the state’s health workforce. It is a bold investment in human capital and a strong testament to the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the state health sector.”
Governor Namadi’s leadership has made Jigawa a model of progressive healthcare governance, pioneering one of Nigeria’s most revolutionary healthcare initiatives. The state has seen extensive investments in health infrastructure, primary healthcare revitalization, recruitment of health workers, and the establishment of a Medical Village in Dutse.
The Medical Village will host a Diagnostic Centre, Cardiac Catheterization (CATH) Laboratory, and a Cryo-Oxygen Plant. The state has also expanded social health insurance coverage.
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“We commend 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 for their dedication to the success of this landmark achievement,” Dr. Gujungu said.
The NMA called on doctors and health workers across the nation to consider Jigawa, saying “come happy” – Jigawa is ready to receive you.
“We praise Governor Namadi and the State Executive Council for this monumental gesture, which has rekindled trust, boosted morale, and ushered in a new dawn of hope for healthcare delivery in Jigawa State,” Dr. Usman added.
