Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has taken a significant step to enhance healthcare services in the state by approving the employment of over 1,000 medical students. This move aims to provide quality healthcare to the people of Yobe, particularly in the 178 communities across the state. The governor's approval is part of efforts to strengthen the state's healthcare system.
According to the Director General on Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, 294 medical students have been employed on GL 07/2, while 801 Allied Health Science Students were employed on GL 05/2. The employment is intended to serve as an incentive to support the students in pursuing their courses of study with vigour and commitment. After completing their studies, they are expected to serve in government health facilities.
In addition to the employment of medical students, Governor Buni has also approved the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for eight state-owned tertiary institutions and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This move is expected to improve the welfare of the beneficiaries and motivate them to serve with great commitment.
The beneficiaries of CATA and EAA include College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Gujba, Galtima Mai Kyari College of Health Science and Technology Nguru, Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery Damaturu, and the College of Administration, Management and Technology, Potiskum. Others are Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam, Atiku Abubakar College of Education and Legal Studies Nguru, Umar Sulieman College of Education Gashua and other MDAs.
Governor Buni has also approved the review of the entry point for Veterinary Medical Officers into the state service from CONMESS 2/2 to CONMESS 3/2, with an upgrade of the existing salary structure of CONMESS. This move is aimed at improving the welfare of Veterinary Medical Officers and motivating them to serve with great commitment.
Furthermore, the Governor has approved the Consolidated Salary Structure for law officers in the State Ministry of Justice and the placement of judiciary staff on the CONJUSS salary Structure. These approvals are part of efforts to improve the welfare of the beneficiaries and enhance service delivery in the state.
The governor's approvals are expected to have a positive impact on healthcare service delivery in Yobe State. With the employment of over 1,000 medical students and the implementation of CATA and EAA, the state is poised to improve its healthcare system. The upgrades in salary structures for Veterinary Medical Officers and law officers are also expected to boost morale and motivation.
Key points
- Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the employment of over 1,000 medical students to boost healthcare delivery services in Yobe State.
- The governor has also approved the implementation of CATA and EAA for eight state-owned tertiary institutions and other MDAs.
- The upgrades in salary structures for Veterinary Medical Officers and law officers are aimed at improving their welfare and motivation.
