Categories: HealthNews

Kaduna prioritises health workers in 2026 budget — Commissioner

Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, says health workers will receive priority attention in the state’s 2026 budget, as part of Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to making healthcare a fundamental right for residents.

Speaking on Sunday, the Commissioner said the administration is not only upgrading hospitals and primary healthcare centres, but is also focused on improving the welfare of the personnel who run the system.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, Ahmad pledged that outstanding promotion cases across all health agencies will be reviewed this year, noting that 15 per cent of the 2026 budget has been allocated to the health sector.

“The Ministry will evaluate all promotion cases across its parastatals. Those who merit promotion will be promoted,” she assured.

She recalled that Governor Uba Sani had previously earned praise from health workers after implementing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).

The Kaduna State council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives had, in a letter dated September 2, 2025, commended the governor for the gesture.

The Commissioner added that the Kaduna State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, led by its chairman, Dr. Hassan Baba Salihu, also lauded the administration for prioritising the welfare of medical professionals.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

Recent Posts

FAAN confirms 6 injured in Lagos airport fire outbreak

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed six persons injured in the fire…

7 hours ago

Truck crushes LASTMA officer, 2 motorcyclists to death in Lagos

A cement-laden truck has crushed a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on duty…

8 hours ago

Lagos approves 13% fare increase for BRT, BRI buses from March 2

The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares for Bus…

8 hours ago

Ramadan, Lent: Seyi Tinubu launches nationwide relief distribution

The City Boy Movement has begun distributing fasting relief packages across Nigeria’s 36 states to…

8 hours ago

GOC convoy foils terrorist ambush, kills five, recovers arms in Kebbi

A military convoy led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander of…

10 hours ago

Fire guts Lagos airport terminal

A fire has gutted part of the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…

10 hours ago

This website uses cookies.