Governor Uba Sani’s approval of a new salary structure and hazard allowance brings much-needed relief to Kaduna’s health workers, marking a significant shift for the state’s healthcare system.
Health workers in Kaduna are celebrating after Governor Uba Sani gave the green light for the new 2024 Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and hazard allowance, set to begin in September 2025. This decision has brought much-needed relief to the healthcare professionals who have faced years of unmet promises and poor working conditions.
The announcement was made by Ishaku Yakubu, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Kaduna. He praised the move, calling it a major victory for the health workers who have long struggled for better pay and conditions. Yakubu explained that the fight had lasted for about three to four years, during which time health workers had to resort to strikes and protests to get their demands heard by previous administrations.
This approval is seen as a significant step towards improving the welfare of nurses, midwives, and other health professionals. It is expected to boost morale and enhance service delivery in public health facilities. The union leader also thanked Governor Sani for showing political will to address the long-standing issues in the sector. He urged the state government to ensure that payments are made promptly and that the new salary structure is consistently maintained.
For years, health workers in Kaduna have faced poor welfare conditions, unpaid entitlements, and a lack of adequate hazard allowances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many frontline workers protested what they felt was abandonment by the government. This new development is seen as a turning point in the relationship between the state government and its health workers, offering hope for improved healthcare delivery and a reduction in the sector’s brain drain.
Governor Sani’s approval signals a positive shift after years of strained labor relations and mass layoffs of health workers. It’s seen as a crucial step in restoring confidence within the healthcare system and strengthening the overall service delivery in Kaduna.
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