Bauchi Gov Approves 100% Salary Increase for Doctors, Health Workers

Bauchi Gov Approves 100% Salary Increase for Doctors, Health Workers

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved a 100 per cent salary increase for doctors and other healthcare workers, marking one of the most significant welfare interventions in the state’s health sector.

The approval was announced on Saturday by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Muhammad Dambam, while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Bauchi. He said the decision followed the council’s consideration of recommendations submitted by a special committee set up to assess the financial implications of implementing a new scheme of service for healthcare workers.

Dr. Dambam explained that the approval amounts to a full review of the existing salary structure, aimed at improving staff welfare, retaining skilled medical professionals and strengthening healthcare service delivery in Bauchi State.

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In addition to the salary increase, the government approved peculiar allowances, including outside-posting allowances, to encourage doctors and healthcare workers to accept and remain in postings outside major urban centres. He noted that workers under the State Primary Healthcare Development Board would also benefit, addressing long-standing disparities in welfare benefits within the sector.

The commissioner further disclosed that the council approved the payment of outstanding promotion arrears for healthcare workers, with over 2,000 personnel expected to benefit. To further boost morale, the government also granted access to car and housing loans for doctors and other health workers to ease financial pressures and improve their living conditions.

As part of accountability and service improvement measures, Dr. Dambam said the state would deploy biometric and verification systems across health facilities to enhance transparency and ensure efficient service delivery.

The policy move underscores the Bauchi State Government’s commitment to strengthening the health sector, improving workers’ welfare and ensuring better healthcare outcomes for residents.

Bauchi Gov Approves 100% Salary Increase for Doctors, Health Workers