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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has approved a 100% hazard allowance for medical doctors and other health workers in the state, to boost their morale.
The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the pioneer medical students of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) leadership at the Government House in Lokoja.
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Governor Bello addressed the accreditation challenges faced by the pioneer set of medical students from the previous administration, placing the affected students on scholarships in various tertiary institutions nationwide to ensure the continuation of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program.
Prof. Marietu Ohunene-Tenuche, the Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Audu University, acknowledged the governor’s contributions to the state’s education sector, emphasizing the university’s readiness for full accreditation.
Regarding the hazard allowance, Governor Bello, accompanied by the governor-elect, Usman Ododo, announced the immediate implementation of a 100% hazard allowance for medical doctors and health workers in the state.
Olusola Baoku, Chairman of the NMA Kogi chapter, commended Governor Bello for his strides in the state’s health sector. He acknowledged Kogi as one of the seven states addressing the allowances for medical doctors with a 50% payment and praised the improved medical infrastructure provided by the Bello administration.
Governor Bello pledged his commitment to advancing healthcare by utilizing the state’s resources and policies to train medical professionals within and outside the state.
This initiative aims to bridge the manpower gap created by the “Japa Syndrome” in the country. The governor reassured his administration’s dedication to encouraging professionals to work in a conducive environment within the state, ensuring continuous improvements across all economic sectors, particularly in healthcare delivery.
