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  • Jigawa NMA hails Namadi for breaking 15-year health workers’ salary stalemate

    Jigawa NMA hails Namadi for breaking 15-year health workers’ salary stalemate

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Jigawa chapter has expressed appreciation to Governor Umar A. Namadi for approving the long-awaited salary review for doctors and other health workers in the State.

    In a statement by Publicity Secretary Dr. Shamsu Gujungu, the association lauded the Governor for implementing 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 aligning Jigawa’s pay with the national standard and surpassing it in some components.

    The statement reads in part. “Under his leadership, Jigawa has become a model of progressive healthcare governance, pioneering one of Nigeria’s most revolutionary healthcare initiatives marked by extensive investments in health infrastructure, primary healthcare revitalization, recruitment of health workers, the establishment of a Medical Village in Dutse, which will host a Diagnostic Centre, Cardiac Catheterization (CATH) Laboratory, and a Cryo-Oxygen Plant and the expansion of social health insurance coverage.

    “The NMA also commends the fatherly efforts of 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, whose dedication ensured the success of this landmark achievement.

    “With these bold strides, Jigawa is fast emerging as a new hub for healthcare excellence — a model of progressive governance where health workers are motivated, patients receive better care, positioning Jigawa as a hub for medical excellence.

    “We therefore call on doctors and health workers across the nation to consider Jigawa, and for those seeking new opportunities and investments to “come happy” — Jigawa is ready to receive you!”

  • Resident doctors reject FG’s pay review, demand revised CONMESS

    Resident doctors reject FG’s pay review, demand revised CONMESS

    The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected the controversial circular issued by the Federal Government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on June 27, 2025, regarding the review of allowances for Medical and Dental Officers.

    Describing the circular with reference number SWC/S/04/S.218/III/646, as preposterous, the doctors said its content failed to address the realities and pressing needs of Nigerian medical professionals. 

    They further stated that the directive stands in stark contradiction to the national policy on health workforce migration and undermines efforts to retain skilled personnel in the country’s health sector.

    According to NARD, in a statement on Saturday by Dr. Osundara Tope and Dr. Odunbaku Kazeem Oluwasola, President and Secretary General respectively, the Commission’s action reflects a troubling level of indifference toward Nigerian doctors, who continue to sacrifice their time and expertise despite poor working conditions, chronic manpower shortages, and inadequate infrastructure.

    They also referred that the Commission’s actions completely failed to address the underlying drivers of health workforce migration or acknowledge its profound impact on Nigeria’s healthcare system.

    Consequently, the association is demanding the implementation of the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and allowances as submitted to the Federal Ministry of Health, which is in keeping with the collective bargaining agreements earlier made with the federal government, including payment of specialist allowance to all doctors. 

    It also declared that, in solidarity with the demands of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), a fresh negotiation team that will align with the principles of the Collective Bargaining Agreement should be set up. 

    The statement reads in part: “For over a decade, the Nigerian government has not fulfilled the tenets of the 2009 collective bargaining agreement reached with the Nigerian Doctors. 

    “The National Salary Income and Wages Commission unilaterally decided to conjure a chaotic allowance structure without transparency and a proper framework that creates mutual respect and understanding.  

    “The allowance Structure as released by the NSIWC lacks attractive and adequate compensation that reflects the hard economic reality we presently face as Nigerian Doctors. 

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    “It also fails to address the critical concern that is negatively impacting the nation’s healthcare system. 

    “It completely fails to come to grips with the push and pull factors of Health Workforce Migration and the consequences of Health Workforce Migration on the Nigerian health system. 

    “Nigeria is suffering from severe shortages of health workers stemming from poor welfare packages, poor working conditions, excessive workload, burnout, mental fatigue, and lack of compensation for overtime. 

    “In all of these woes on the health workers, what NSIWC could do on behalf of the Federal government is a disrespectful offer to Nigerian doctors”. 

  • South-West MDCAN declares indefinite strike over unpaid CONMESS for clinical lecturers

    South-West MDCAN declares indefinite strike over unpaid CONMESS for clinical lecturers

    The South West zone of Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has declared indefinite withdrawal of services by clinical lecturers in universities across the region over non-payment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).

    The association said the decision was reached following expiration of 21 days ultimatum on February 2.

    A statement by Southwest MDCAN Chairman, Dr. AbdulKareem Salawu and Secretary, Dr. Omotola Obajowolo, said the association agreed on the industrial action, having reviewed the expiration of an earlier ultimatum issued on January 13.

    According to the statement, the ultimatum had demanded payment of CONMESS to clinical lecturers in the region, warning that failure to comply would lead to industrial action.

    The association lamented that despite the ultimatum, no progress had been made, and the disparity in payment between clinical lecturers in the region remained unaddressed to what was obtainable in other geopolitical zones.

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    The association resolved to commence an indefinite withdrawal of services effective February 3, until the full implementation of the CONMESS salary structure for clinical lecturers in the region.

    The statement urged relevant authorities to called on the Vice-Chancellors of these Universities to urgently address the issue to prevent a prolonged disruption in medical education and healthcare delivery.

    It emphasised the need for fairness and equity in the remuneration of clinical lecturers nationwide.