Niger State Governor Approves Salary Increase for Casual Hospital Workers.

In a significant move to address the concerns of casual employees, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved a monthly salary of N80,000 for casual workers in hospitals across the state. This decision was made following a meeting with aggrieved workers from the Minna General Hospital, who expressed dissatisfaction regarding their employment status and compensation during a recent conversion exercise initiated by the governor’s administration.

Governor Bago articulated that this increase aligns the earnings of casual workers with the state’s approved minimum wage, thereby acknowledging their contributions to the healthcare sector. While this directive represents a positive step towards improved remuneration, the governor also clarified that it is not feasible to absorb all casual workers into the state civil service.

For those casual workers who hold degree qualifications and have served between 10 to 15 years, the governor announced that they will be granted automatic appointments. In contrast, workers with diploma qualifications will be appointed on probation, with the expectation that they will enhance their qualifications within a three-year timeframe.

This initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to promoting fair labor practices and improving the welfare of healthcare workers in Niger State, ultimately contributing to the betterment of the healthcare system as a whole.