By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau –
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for increasing the salaries of medical doctors in Zamfara State, making them the highest-paid in Northern Nigeria.
NMA’s State Chairman, Dr. Ibrahim Hano, at press conference in Gusau on Thurs, praised the governor’s administration for implementing unprecedented reforms in the state’s health sector.
“Gov Lawal’s administration has set a new standard by approving enhanced remuneration for medical doctors in the state, including the implementation of the ‘skipping’ policy and the introduction of rural posting allowances,” Hano said.
The NMA chairman noted that the decision would boost the morale of health workers, enhance retention, and make the state’s health service more attractive.
“With this welcome development, Zamfara now pays the highest salary to doctors in Northern Nigeria,” he confirmed.
Hano also commended the governor for renovating, expanding, and modernizing the State Specialist Hospital in Gusau, as well as providing cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment equipment.
“The NMA is impressed with the provision of cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment equipment that has improved the capacity of health facilities to manage complex medical conditions,” he said.
The NMA expressed confidence that the governor’s health reforms would set a new benchmark for sustainable healthcare delivery in the state and the northern region.
